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nd the Earth Mother Denev, whom thegods commandthat we revere.
Formationcontained herein came from many sources, mostprominently the sage~ugman, who,
icclzsional attemyts at humor (largely umcces$l to my view) and his somewhat cynical view
uyrovided us with much instght into the causes andevents ofthe Divine war. church historians
ther chapters, thoufih I hveinstructed themtopresent their information as impartially asyosstble
may better understand the followers of Lord corean's fellow deities and the delusions of the
hopeto derive the knowledge ad wisdomnecessary to help the chamyton and his
ntain the Divine Truceand tofrwtrate the efforts of thefoul titayaw. Thetitawpawn, in
:ss, continue to seek that which wehowwould bea dsaster - the return of their maters. his
[ceived and written togive thefaithful the knowledge and the couragethat they need to confront
wn, wherever they maybe, andprevent their deadly schemesfrom comi n~ to ,fruition.
ually imyortant to me that corean's chosen Methe information in this book to learn andyrmtice
' e is joy in these pages, true. But thereis much sowow, for the tragedy of the Divine war is
and its sufering still haunts our memories. Yet throughforgiveness and uderstanding wounds
or so teaches our mother Madriel, whosesanctity issecondin our hearts only to Lordcorean.
se creatures we call titanspaw haveturned from the darkness ad now embracethe Aods, and
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Denev and herfollowers, who aided thegods in their strupjgleand bravely turned their backsuyon the titans.
However, fthere is any singlepieceofwisdomthat I wishthefaithful togainfromthis book, it is that,
although our enemies are defeated, they nevertheless live on through the will oftheir wickedfoflowers. upa an
doesnot believe that titans CAN ever bedestroyed- not solongas scam itse5fendures - and fthi s is the
case, our task is not merely rebuilding the worldand preading the wordof corean to itsfour corners. our
other task, every bit as vital as thefirst, is eternal vtgilmnce against the return ofthe titans ad constant
awareness o, f our foes and their schemes.
AS the wounds of the Divine war slowly heal, andthe scarred ~ands slowly transformback into the
paradise that they once were, we mwt neverfalter in our devotion, neverpawe in ouryursuit ofjdice, and
never cease in our watchfulness,for we are the chosenchildren f t hepk , and the defense four worldis
our most imyortant ad sacred duty.
corean be with you,
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And who could blame them? They had existed
before any of us. No one knows what cosmic forces
gave them birth - such events lie far beyond even
my knowledge or ability to relate them. This was their
world, and they saw it with the same emotions that an
ordinary peasant sees his vegetable garden or a wealthy
matron views her flower beds. Scam and all its
contents were theirs to watch, toy with, torment,
reward or destroy as they chose.
Who Ma& Whom?
I have always been amused by the moniker
divine races that the rebel races applied to them-
selves in the Divine War. Even more amusing is the
idea that those who were not divine were mere
titanspawn and worthy of only contempt and swift
extermination. In reality, all of the old races were
titanspawn, for the titans created all. Of course, those
latecomers who called themselves gods created
their own races - the ferals, the belsamaug, manticora
and others - but the humans, elves, dwarves,
halflings, orcs and others were created by the same
beings who crafted the hags, the proud and the
gorgons. It is a source of endless fascination to me that
the divine races are traitors to their makers, while the
hated titanspawns only real crime was remaining
loyal.
For the sake of those scholars who must know
everything, I include here a list of the various gods
and titans, as well as the races that they created or are
reputed to have created. Please note that this list is
neither complete nor necessarily accurate, for my
stock of knowledge focuses primarily on Ghelspad; I
leave distant continents such as Termana to other,
more capable researchers.
creator of the elves; certainly she has become a
god among them since the death of the elven d
the hands of Chern. Many also believe that
halflings bear the marks of her gentle hand, as
Originally a relatively peaceful race, the pis
were tainted by exposure to the blood of Kadum,
they are likely children of Denev as well, though the
origins are quite ancient and no one knows for s
Races created by the Earth Mother might
clude the treants, centaurs and many sylvan rac
such as the satyrs, unicorns and griffons. Some find
possible that such fey as nymphs and dryads orig
nated from the Earth Mother as well, though, for
part, I suspect that many fey are actually creatur
from a nearby alternate plane of existence who were
unfortunate enough to be trapped on Scarn during
the Divine War. The mischievous filchers and the
fearsome forest walkers are also Denevs children, as
are the unitaurs, who ultimately abandoned their
creator and sided with the titans.
Gaurak
The Glutton was responsible for the creation of
the orcs, in whom his hunger for sustenance was
transformed into a hunger for violence. Other crea-
tures such as the disgusting fatlings (and the equally
revolting gauntlings), carrion hounds and arch lurkers
also reflect the Gluttons boundless hunger. Of
Gauraks creatures, among the most troubleso
the vengaurak, who plague the Plains of Lede an
city of Mithril. Some speculate that Gaurak cre
the ubiquitous ogres, for they are huge an
their vast appetites. If this is so, then they
are among the titans most successful experiments.
recreate their race. Golthains other creations are few
- some believe the bat devils are his children, and
others say he created the shadowravens to help him
view the world around him after his blinding and
mutilation at the hands of his titan brethren.
Legend claims that Golthagga created the
dwarves, who are skilled at metalworking and able to
withstand harsh conditions, for use as forge-slaves,
but some claim the dwarves were children of Thulkas
and still others believe Kadum created them. As with
ieelves, halflings and humans, the truth may never
3 known for certain. The trolls, with their cel-
,rated toughness and ability to recoverfromdamage,
:ar the mark of the Shapers hand, as does the
mgerous flailing dreadnought and the rare but ter-
fying tempus twins. A few of Golthaggas most
zarre creatures - the blade beasts - still roam
:am, attacking villages and blacksmiths, stealing
eapons and carrying out their masters wishes even
iough the Shaper has not walked Scam in a century
GOrmoth
The Writhing Lord created the first of the servi-
tor races, the apelike viren, now known as the
abandoned. After being poisoned by his treachei
lover Mormo, Gormoth preferred to use his power
twist existingraces and beings into strange andfea
shapes. Most of his creations are gone now, but
ettins may be the result of his tinkering with giant
ogres, and the sundered mages were originally on
Mesos creations, twisted into new shapes by
vengeful Writhing Lord.
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~ul a6en
The weakling ofthe titans, andalongwith Denev,
teonly one to speak out against the titans maltreat-
ent of mortals, Golthain created the deryth, a
gentle and peaceful race that the titans tore asunder
during Golthains agonizing punishment. The deryth
live on as scattered but still-aware pieces of flesh and
ng Scam and seeking to rejoin and
Like Lethene, Gulaben was a wild force of
me, and her few creations reflected this.
cloudsting, stormchild and windrider all contain
raw fury of nature. Only one intelligent race,
slime reavers, claims descent from the Lady of
Winds, though evidence exists to support that Ch
actually created them.
I
CHAPTER O N 4
Mesos
An amoral and cruel member of a particularly
amoral and cruel race, Hrinruuk created many be-
ings, but most were beasts made merely to provide
sport for the Great Hunter. The proud, who today
roam the Plains of Lede, number among his intelli-
gent creations, as do the gnolls. Many of his
monstrosities, intended as challenges (and often
unique abominations) were wiped out in the years
following the Divine War. Today, the blood reapers
continue to plague the lands around the Hornsaw
Forest, while two species of hounds - Hrinruuks
hound and the night-touched hound - exist. Other
survivors of the massacre of the Hunters children
include the Ukrudan stalker, the savage taurons and
possibly the ferocious shadowcat. Some scholars be-
lieve that the Great Hunter also made the chuul and
umber hulks to give a challenge to both him and his
other creations.
In some tales, Hrinruuk claims to have created
humans so that his creatures could have easy prey, but
if he did, the scheme certainly backfired (as did many
of Hrinruuks notions), as humans became the domi-
The Sire of Sorcery fathered several magic r
but ended up destroying most since they disple
him by showing limited mastery of spells and ritual
As a result, Mesos was one of the most prolific oft
titans, creating such magically imbued creatures as
the murdersprites, arcane devourers, arcane sym-
biotes, gallows eyes, howling abominations and pilfe
sprites. The race today known as the sundered mage
were among proudest creations, but in his madness
and anger, Gormoth the Writhing Lord twisted and
perverted them into new and terrible shapes. His last
creations, the vertigen, showed great promise, but
the titans dismemberment left them without guid-
ance. Today they exist in small numbers, living as
rogues, thieves, assassins and spies.
Some believe that Mesos created the fey races
for they are all imbued with a certain amount o
natural magic. As noted above, however, I have
doubts as to whether fey are even native to Sca
though it is likely that many fey species that exis
today are a result of titan tinkering with their nature
and physiologies.
nant race of Scarn and played an important role in
the titans defeat. Most scholars doubt Hrinruuks
boast in any event, pointing out that the titancreated
only creatures that he, himself, could hunt, and never
gave any thought to their sustenance or entertain-
ment. Along with the other mystery races, humanitys
origins remain uncertain.
Kadum
The titan called the Mountain Shaker is known
today as the father of the giants. He made many
different races of these great humanoids, each a
twisted parody of his own colossal form. He grew
frustrated and impatient with most of them and
smashed them like a child with a broken toy. A few
survived, and one of his races - the fire giants -
actually turned on him, siding with Vangal and
helping the Reaver as he and Chardun chained
Kadum and flung him out to sea. Today, however, the
fire giants serve Chardun, whose lawful nature re-
flects theirs. The hill, stone, cloud, storm and frost
giants have all turned from their creator, as well,
though some stone giant tribes still revere him. Kadum
also made the race of minotaurs and is credited by
many with crafting the multi-headed hydra.
Lethene
The wild Mother of Storms created few crea-
tures, as she lacked the patience to craft intelligent
beings. The storm kin and stormchildren may num-
ber among her offspring, but Lethenes chaotic and
untamed nature prevents us from knowing anything
for certain.
No one is certain who or what is responsib
the fell energies that created the various races
types of undead, but Mesos is a likely suspect give
delving into all the various aspects of magic.
magic of death is an especially powerful form, an
unlikely that Mesos was unaware of its possibiliti
The early sorcerers, granted their powers by the S
of Sorcery, may have discovered the means of raisi
the dead on their own. However, Mesos may have
purposely created other races such as ghouls and
vampires.
The elves are one of the mystery races wh
origin remains uncertain. Many believe that th
inherently magical nature indicates that they
children of Mesos, but so far no one has determine
the truth.
Mormo
The mother of serpents was aptly named, for s
created many ophidian creatures that still plague
world. The asaatthi, gorgons and nagas numbered
among her children, but her best known creations are
probably the hags, those horrific parodies of feminin-
ity who even now seek to find tl-
mother and return her to life. The lizard folk and
troglodytes keep well clear of civilized regions, and
these too are probably children c
creatures such as bloodmen, charfiends, corpse
whisperers and dark wombs also bear Mormos taint.
Legory chunks of their
I f Mormo. Foul
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
The Gods
The children of the titans, who were called
gods and were to lead Scarn to freedom, numbered
eight in all, with each reflecting a distinct aspect
of the universe and each serving a different side of
mortal nature. But I have asked myself the ques-
tion often: Are the gods a reflection of us, or weof
them?
Corean
Called Avenger and Champion, Corean the
Lord of Chivalry, Craftsmanship, Strength, Pro-
tection and Wisdom was the mortals greatest
defender and the titans most dedicated foe. Leader
of the gods during the Divine War, he seemed to
be everywhere at once, leading armies across
Darakeene one moment, battling Golthagga in
the shadow of the titans own forge the next.
Today, Coreans paladins are the prime champi-
ons of justice and mercy throughout the Scarred
Lands, and his name is blessed from one corner of
the world to another.
Madriel
The Mother of Mercy appears as a beautiful
armored angel armed with a spear of white sun-
light. She is the kindest and gentlest of the gods
ever forgiving and ever loving. During the war
against the titans, she offered healing, comfort and
protection to the divine races, and she fought only
when absolutely necessary. Alone among the gods,
she called for peace and understanding for the
titans and served as Denevs greatest advocate
when other deities demanded her destruction. Her
priests serve as healers and are often seen tending
to the poor and downtrodden. Along with her
daughter Syhana, Madriel is also a patroness of
agriculture and is beloved of those who work the
land.
Tanil
The Huntress is one of the first victims of the
Divine War, for her brutal rape at the hands of her
father Hrinruuk proved to many of the gods that
peace with the titans was impossible. Since her
violation, Tanil has been a wanderer, seeking
worshippers in the wilderness and wandering the
distant places of the world. Foe of Belsameth and
enemy of lycanthropes and other unnatural
shapechangers, Tanil also took on the role of
protector of the elves after Chernslew their patron
deity. Together with the slumbering Denev, the
Huntress strives to protect the wild places and
living things of Scarn.
Hedrada
The stern deity known as the Lawgiver was
the first god to call for war against the titans. Well
did Hedrada know the consequences of this deci-
sion, but as an impartial judge, he saw that conflict
was inevitable, and that the titans would never
bend to the law. Hedrada suffered terribly in this
conflict, for Hrinruuk slew his daughter Miridum
and many of his loyal followers. The J udge remains
an important deity today, especially in the city of
Hedrad, where his priests oversee a perfectly im-
partial lawful state. Clerics of Hedrada find
themselves in great demand as judges and interme-
diaries, for none can dispute that they embody both
the wisdom and impartiality of their deity.
Enkili
The offspring of Lethene and Gulaben, two
female titans who rarely manifested themselves
physically, Enkili was the living stuff of chaos.
Fortunately for the gods, what little loyalty he
possessed remained with them during the war.
After the titans defeat, his random and capricious
nature made many wonder whose side the J ester
was truly on. Since the war, primarily gamblers,
criminals and the unfortunate have worshipped
Enkili. These folk beg him for favor, even though
they know he is fickle and could just as easily turn
against them.
Chardun
The offspring of Mormo and Gormoth,
Chardun became known as the Slaver and the
Great General. He was fearfully abused by his
parents, which leads some to speculate that his
violent and evil nature sprang from this abuse. I
myself consider this to be so much nonsense - a
hag is not a hag because she had an unhappy
childhood, after all, but because it is in her nature
to be a hag - but the theory has many adherents,
particularly among softhearted academics and so-
cial reformers. Regardless of his motivations,
Chardun proved a capable, if ruthless, leader dur.
ing the war, sending legions ofhis charduni dwarves
and human followers into battle, smashing army
after army of titanspawn. In the end, the Great
General took bloody vengeance against the par-
ents who had tormented him, holding Gormoths
arms behind his body as Vangal split the titan in
twain and binding Mormo so that the other gods
could rend her body into pieces. Worship of
Chardun continues to be popular among soldiers,
generals and tyrants across Scarn. Many suggest
that should the Divine Truce end, the Great Gen-
eral will be the first to declare war on his fellow
deities.
Belsameth
The Mother of Assassins, twin sister to merci-
ful Madriel, Belsameth reveled in the blood and
violence of the Divine War, sending her minions
against titanspawn leaders and gloating as they
perished in agony. She remains one of the most
feared of the gods, worshipped in secret by the
women of Albadia, the fearsome Cult of An-
cients, andothers. Her followers are not warriors
-poison, the garrote and a knife in the dark are
her favored weapons. Belsameths worship is
most common among monsters - particularly
harpies, goblins and evil shapechangers. Her
two aspects - that of a seductive, raven-haired
beauty and a twisted, vulture-winged crone -
reflect her dual nature, which is at once beautiful
and pleasing while also warped and ugly, but
always deadly and worthy of fear.
Vangal
The most violent of the gods is also the
oldest. The offspring of Thulkas, Lethene and
Chern, Vangal the Reaver was the first child of
the titans and the first being to display truly
divine qualities. Hisdivinity was one ofblood
and violence, however, and when the other
gods declared war against their progenitors,
Vangal was in the forefront. He was driven
not by the need for vengeance or the desire
for peace, but by his own sheer love of de-
struction. When he turned his vast, wicked
powers against the titans, they surely came to
regret bringing him into existence. He split
Gormoth asunder, helped to imprison Kadum,
and sundered Hrinruuks animated, headless
corpse. Some say that his blow ultimately
destroyed Mesos, Sire of Sorcery. After the
war, most feared the mighty Reaver - even
some of the gods. Today he has few formal
worshippers, save madmen, warlords and the
ferocious Horsemen of Vangal.
Ihulkas
Best known as the father of the goblins (and
goblin-like creatures such as barghests, hobgoblins
and bugbears), Thulkas rose out of his molten flesh
like fleas from the hide of a mangy dog or emerged like
newborn babes from the scorched land as he passed.
He was also a fairly prolific titan, crafting the sutak,
the hell hounds, and the thulkans (such modesty the
titan displayed in naming these creatures for him-
self!). The race of iron devils lingers on, driven by
hatred for their creator, among other things. Addi-
tionally, many metalworkers on Scam use forge wights,
which may have come from Thulkas as well, to aid
them in their labors.
Some claim that Thulkas also created the
dwarven race, but suggesting this in the presence of
dwarves is guaranteed to get the speaker into a fight.
The four races who made up the core of the
Divine Alliance - the humans, dwarves, elves and
halflings - are collectively known as the mystery
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CHAPTER ON: HI STOR\/
even I, with my near-limitless wisdom and resourc
have not drawn any satisfactory conclusions.
As noted above, I believe that many of the
races are not native to Scarn. This may be the c
with another group of powerful creatures - t
dragons. I dont mean the wrack dragons that served
the titans, of course. Im speaking of the chromatic
and metallic dragons who, though rare or unknown
on Ghelspad, linger on in other continents such as
Termana. No one is certain
cient beasts - possibly Denev, who created
elementally based creatures. Possibly, the dra
represent a collective effort by the titans, who pool
their resources to create servitors to rival the gods
Like the humans and other intelligent races, th
dragons remain an enigma, and no one has yet re
ceived a satisfactory answer from the great w
themselves.
Divine War and knowing as we all do that hist
written by the victors, fanatical members of the
mystery races expunged all records of their orig
Its entirely possible that, in the aftermath oft
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L HA I l t K U
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Both Corean and Chardun - in agreement for once
- were of a lawful nature, and they recoiled from the
idea of defying the titans. This was a world of laws,
they said, and the titans and their works embodied
those laws.
But Hedrada was not alone for long. Many of the
gods had good reason to grow to hate the titans.
Chardun had endured horrific torment at the hands
of his parents. Madriel had seen and felt her people
suffer, and she wept on behalf of the slain innocents.
Tanil, the wild goddess of the hunt, had espe-
cially good reason to hate her father, Hrinruuk, for
the Hunter, viewing his daughter as another toy for
his amusement, had stalked her through the wilder-
ness of Scam, then raped her, leaving her bruised,
bleeding and with child. The product of this union,
the demigoddess Idra, was not born for nearly two
years; divine beings pregnancies tend to be of divine
duration, after all. Some believe that Hrinruuks
crime marked the real beginning of the Divine War.
The gods had other reasons to be concerned
about the titans as well. Like Tanil, many of the
divine beings now had families. Hedrada himself had
fathered the demigoddess Miridum, mistress of lore,
magic and learning. No one has ever determined who
her mother was; perhaps it was an especially dedi-
cated priestess, a lawful creature such as a lammasu or
an unknown extraplanar being.
Belsameth, offspring of Mormo and Mesos and
twin to Madriel, was also half-sister to Manawe,
demigoddess of the sea. Drendari, mistress of shad-
ows, was said to be the result of a union between the
unpredictable Enkili and a siren. The so-called Old
Man of the Desert, the demigod Tamul, who himself
created the race of sage camels, is said to be a son of
Corean, but his priests deny that tale to this day
(wouldthat Iknewthe truthofthatparticularsto ry...
the fun I could have...).
And so it was that the godsconnection to Scarn
continued to grow. Their love of the mortal races -
for even the hateful Vangal loved his followers, more
so when they shed the blood of his foes - and their
steadily expanding families of demigods and powerful
creatures wove the gods into the very fabric of Scarn.
f he Defeat $the Sfarecians
The Divine War might have started far sooner
had it not been for a conflict that involved both titans
and gods in the same cause.
No one knows where the race known as the
Slarecians came from. Perhaps a renegade titan cre-
ated them, or maybe they came from a failed
experiment by one of the gods. Perhaps they were
neither side. Or, as some- (includin
late, they were Scams original inhabitants
the divine races, the gods, and the titans themselve
Little is known about this enigmatic race 0th
than the fact that they dwelled underground an
possessed mastery of strange powers that resemble
neither divine nor arcane magic. Cruel a
less, they treated other races, at best, as slaves, and, at
worst, as vermin to exterminate. Their creations -
Slarecian gargoyles, shadowmen, worms, muses and
the mysterious language virus - plagued the inhab-
itants of Scarn. Surface raids by the Slarecians and
their allies grew more and more frequent. The
Slarecians - known also as the ancient ones -
were hard to pursue and harder to ext
utilizing the strange life form known as the Slareci
gatekeeper, they moved at will across Scarn, eas
evading any pursuit by mortal races.
The gods were troubled by the deaths of t
followers at the hands of the Slarecians, while
titans antipathy toward the Slarecian race
the Slarecians refused to acknowledge the t
the worlds true rulers. Instead, the Slarecians
ued to dig tunnels and exercise their st
Then Mesos, Sire of Sorcery, disc
Slarecians otherworldly energies- particul
created by the dangerous Slarecian
ally damaged the structure of Scarn
ancient ones merely threatened the people of Sc
the titans might not have cared. Bu
world and the titans connection to it might
threatened, the titans decided to act.
Initially, the titans directed their children
destroy the Slarecians, hoping that this would
vide the gods with something to keep them occu
for a time. The gods first targets were the Slare
dragons. The dragons were a troubles
had been growing in power. Additio
formed increasingly dangerous experiments tha
threatened Scarns stability.
In the beginning, the battles went well. The god
slew several of the mighty beasts and drove the res
from their lairs on Scarns surface. Descending into
the depths, the gods met with little resistance at first,
but were then waylaid by the dragons and their
normal Slarecian allies, who attacked through a
series of gatekeepers. Utilizing powers that attacked
the very minds of the gods, the ancient ones forced
the gods to retreat, and in the fight the demigod
Hadarus, son of Belsameth, was slain.
Then the Slarecians, who hoped to wrest
secrets of shadow magic from her and use
the gods, captured Drendari, Mistress of Sh
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daughter of Enkili. A group of spellcasters who had
made contact with the Slarecians gained the knowl-
edge of some of these spells on the assurance that they
would use them against the gods. These individuals,
who would become the penumbral lords, betrayed
the Slarecians and failed to come to their aid, how-
ever.
Shocked at the strength of Slarecian resistance,
the gods sought the aid of their mortal allies, raising
great armies and unleashing them against the
Slarecians. Though the ancients and their dragons
possessed great power, the mortals were numerous
and filled with faith in their divine leaders. These
devoted mortals pressed forward despite heavy losses.
Enkili and Tanil combined forces to rescue Drendari
from her captors.
For their part, the titans were surprised at this -
while mortals had fought before, the sight of great
armies marching under colorful banners, bristling
with weapons and singing brave songs, was a new and
novel one. After a time, however, as the gods and
their mortal allies slowly gained ground against the
Slarecians, the titans grew envious and (though few
would admit it) nervous at their childrens power.
When the divine armies encountered stronger resis-
tance near the Slarecians capital cities, the titans
themselves decided to intervene.
Kadum was the first to join the fight, smashing
the gates of a major Slarecian fortress and slaughter-
ing its inhabitants. Fascinated at the sight of such
carnage, the other titans joined in, and soon it was
clear that the Slarecians were doomed. A handful of
survivors fled, leaving behind such horrors as their
ghouls, shadowmen and muses, locking themselves
away in some unknown stronghold where the gods
and titans could not follow.
No one knows whether the Slarecians will ever
return. Certainly, their defeat was all but total. A
handful of survivors may linger on in secret, forgotten
places, and rumors of Slarecian dragons occasionally
surface, though even with my not inconsiderable
resources I have never been able to confirm the truth
of these tales.
What was most important was that the gods
learned they could work together, that their mortal
followers were a potent military force, and - most
disturbing of all - their power rivaled that of the
titans.
The final act that triggered the gods rebellion
began simply enough. Enkili the Prankster, a being of
pure mischief and capriciousness, had taken to tor-
menting Mesos, the Sire of Sorcery, an especially
dour and humorless titan. After an incident involv-
ing Mesos magic cloak, the enraged titan struck back
at the J ester, stripping him of his divine powers and
cutting off his connection to his followers.
Stricken and weakened, Enkili came before the
other gods and demanded retribution. Horrified, the
other gods saw now that the titans considered them
no better than the short-lived mortals who swarmed
across Scarn.
We are as nothing to them, intoned Hedrada.
It is only a matter of time before our creators grow
bored with us, as they grow bored with all of their
creations, and destroy us as well. I say wefight now,
for this may be our last chance for survival.
(Mind you, Hedradas exact words are largely
speculation on my part, for I was not at this fascinat-
ing council, but even the most critical of readers will
have to admit that it certainly is something he might
have said.)
The other gods, even the law-abiding Chardun
and Corean, finally agreed that they had no other
option. Their choice was to fight or perish. And fight
they would. Their first victim would be Mesos, who
had so unfairly punished one of their number.
Endless epic poems, heroic plays, scholarly dis-
sertations and bardic songs have been written about
the terrible day when the titans paradise first began
to be transformed into the Scarred Lands. My own
feeble voice can scarcely do it justice, but for the sake
of completeness, I present the facts as succinctly as I
can.
The gods sent messengers to Mesos, ostensibly
on Enkilis behalf. The J ester, they said, was sorry,
and wished to make amends in return for the restora-
tion of his divine powers. At first, busy with his own
affairs and uninterested in Enkilis fate, Mesos ig-
nored the gods entreaties. At length, however, he
agreed to meet with them. Many believe he did so
intending to strip them of their powers as well, for he
had long since come to think of the gods as a nuisance
and wished to rid Scarn of them. Arrogant to the last,
the Sire of Sorcery never imagined that others might
have chosen him for destruction.
Arriving at the appointed meeting place, alone
vanced on him. Before he could utter the last syllable
of his incantation, one of Tanil's arrows struck him in
the throat, and Corean's sword slashed at him, cut-
ting him deeply and sending his black blood gushing
across the land.
The fight was fierce but quick, ending at last as
the gods held the Sire of Sorcery down, allowing
Vangal to chop him to bits. They then scattered his
magical essence across Scarn, dispersing the titan on
the very winds.
f~e6ellion
And so began the great conflict called both the
Divine War and the Titanswar. It was a war for
survival, with quarter neither asked nor given, and it
would end with the total defeat of the arrogant titans.
The stakes were high, for the gods were some-
what handicapped. The titans, bound to Scarn itself,
could not be truly slain - sundered, decapitated,
imprisoned or banished, yes - but not slain. Even
Mesos, his soul chopped into countless pieces and
scattered, lived on in the forces of sorcery, though the
gods hoped he would never reform himself again.
The gods, on the other hand, were vulnerable.
True, unlike their parents, the gods could travel to
other planes and many maintained dwellings there.
However, they had yet to learn how to manifest
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ed them with contempt. Believing that the ti-
could not win the war, Denev began to
contemplate her future.
At first, things went poorly for the Divine Alii-
ante. n e titans slew several minor demigods and
disorder. Vast stretches of Scam were broken and
rendered into wastelands. Even the divine races few
victories were mixed blessings. Though forced to
retreat by Madriel and Corean, the Iron God Thulkas
devastated the land behind him, and thousands of victory
foul goblins sprang up in his wake, killing and plun-
dering. Chardun succeeded in driving Chern from
the great city of Matheun, only to find its population
slain by the Plague Lords rat-borne diseases upon his
return. Some wondered if the war would ever end, or
whether the gods had made a foolish mistake in
rebelling against their masters.
cities, quickly conquering them and imprisoning the
djinn lords. Lacking the resources to occupy or ex-
ploit the cities, Enkili and the other two gods instead
cast powerful magic, sealing the djinn lords in their
fortresses. They also cursed the lesser djinn who
gates and free their lords. Some lesser djinn also found
themselves sealed in prisons such as jars, bottles or
lamps.
threw back the gods mortal armies, causing much
remained at large so that they could never open the
With the defeat of the djinn, the titans realized
at last that they were truly indanger. They discovered
that even though most could not truly die, they could
be rendered helpless and banished to horrific fates.
They began to raise their own armies of titanspawn
- orcs, goblins, trolls, asaatthi, gorgons, hags,
thulkans, sutak and other, even more frightening
creatures. The divine armies met the titanspawn
hordes in furious battles, and the blood of the slain
Of all the titans, Hrinruuk the Hunter took the
war the least seriously, seeing it as yet another invita-
tion to sport. Alone, he stalked demigods and mortals,
killing them when he found them and bringing
untold sadness to the gods. When he slew Miridum,
the demigoddess of lore and magic, however, the
Hunter went too far. Finally moved to rage, the
normally calm and rational J udge allowed Tanil to
draw out Hrinruuk and confronted the Hunter him-
self. Beset by the enraged Hrinruuk, Hedrada was
nearly defeated, but Coreans blade decapitated the
titan, and Tanil helped hunt down his headless body
and destroy it.
Slowly, the gods formulated ways to defeat the
titans, and learned of ways to fight their titanspawn
minions. With divine guidance, and thegodsheralds
and pages to lead them, the divine armies began to
push their enemies back. Occasionally, titans would
intervene directly and help defeat the Divine
Alliances armies, but they could not be everywhere
at once, and their forces began to fail.
Golthain the Faceless, cruelly mutilated by his
fellow titans, at first chose not to participate in the
war, shunning both sides. Eventually persuaded to act
as a SPY against the Divine Alliance, he was finally
captured by the gods and allowed to voluntarily
merge with Denev, ending his pain-filled existence
in the arms of the Earth Mother.
More titans were sundered or imprisoned. Corean
The titans were wrong, she said, and now she was
willing to declare common cause with the Divine
Alliance. Her offer was greeted with enthusiasm by
some, such as Corean and Madriel, with suspicion by
Hedrada and Chardun, and with open hostility by
Belsameth and Vangal, who demanded that the ti-
taness be imprisoned or killed. Corean intervened
and accepted Denevs aid.
Now allied with the gods against her cousins,
Denev appealed to her favorite creations, the djinn
and their elemental servants, to join the fight against
the titans. To Denevs surprise and disappointment,
the djinn lords refused, since they were angry at the
death of their father and unwilling to be subordinate
to the gods. They were creations of the titans, the
djmn lords declared, and to the titans they would
Believing themselves unassailable in their cities
on the elemental home planes, the djinn settled in for
a long war. Enkili, Chardun and Miridurn, demigod-
des of lore and magic, besieged the elemental cities,
but they discovered that only a member of the appro-
priate djinn race could open the cities mighty gates.
Frustrated, Enkili and Miridurn discussed the
situation while Chardun carried on the siege. At last,
Enkili hit upon a scheme, and detailed Miridum to
create the means of carrying it out. The demigoddess
labored for many days, and at last created an entirely
new kind of magic - the spells of summoning and
I
General also took vengeance against his father
Gormoth, holding the titan fast while Vangal split
him in twain, and was instrumental in the defeat and
dismemberment of Mormo, Charduns mother. A
band of gods cornered and destroyed Gaurak the
Glutton, tearing his teeth out one by one.
When Chern slew the elves patron god (whose
name has been lost to all, save perhaps a handful of
long-lived sages, who might be willing to determine
the name to anyone who meets their price), the
enraged elves struck back, dragging the Lord of Plagues
down and tearing him to pieces. The price was high,
however, for the elves had lost their deity, and many
of their number found themselves transformed into
the sad race today known as the forsaken elves. With
Cherns corpse safely sealed away, the gods returned
to battle.
Only a handful of titans remained, and the full
significance of the war finally came crashing down
upon them. Gulaben, Lethene and Thulkas sought to
rally their forces and drive the gods from Scam, but
their cooperation was too little and too late. Corean
and Tanil combined forces and turned Thulkas into
a great iron arrow that the Huntress shot into the sun.
At Vangals request, the captured Lethene was not
destroyed, but instead banished to a distant realm of
pure chaos, from which she can never escape.
Now, the gods could set themselves to finding
and defeating the last titan, Gulaben. With great
effort, the Lady of the Winds was captured and
imprisoned, and at last the terrible Divine War was at
an end.
R;fterrnath
The mortals were free, and the gods undisputed
rulers of Scarn. As their subjects counted the cost, the
gods relocated to their homes on adjoining planes of
existence, where they could live in absolute safety
and power, sending only avatars -magical personae
cal formations, weakened by the battles betwee
and titan, collapsed.
Though their masters were banished,
titanspawn were not defeated, and vast armies
roamed Scarn, seeking vengeance. Often, the
and their servants intervened directly, des
marauding titanspawn or helping their mor
lowers defeat them.
Divine War was in vain, for it was possible that S
itself, battered and injured beyond repair,
perish altogether. But the world was saved
Denev, stripped of much of her former power
suspicious gods, rejoined with Scarn, her peace
slumber stabilizing and healing the Scarred Lands.
Other events, such as the demigoddess Syhan
discovery of the quillflies and her creation of the
of skyquills, helped restore some fertility and be
to Scarn, and within a few decades the healing
begun in earnest.
Even the most wicked of the gods knew that t
titans were not truly slain, and that their survivi
minions would quickly exploit any conflict betwe
the divine powers. Accordingly, all agreed to
fighting each other directly and to settle any co
in the mortal world through the actions of morta
followers. This agreement, known as the Divin
Truce, holds until this day, though many see si
that it is fraying and may one day be abandoned.
This, then, was the history of the Divine
and the events that made our world what it is t
As wegazeat the scars that have yet to heal, a
the evidence of the titanscruelties, weshould all
thanks to the gods and their servants that this
remains free and we are no longer the playthin
capricious and uncaring titans.
Yes, give thanks to the divine, Your Holine
But remember always that even the most powerful
beings is capable of error, and even the stronges
For a time, it seemed that the suffering of t
CHAPTER TWO: THE D WI N
Encountering the Gods
In most cases, the gods make their presence
known in small things and in the ordinary life of the
common folk. Farmers give praise to Madriel. Black-
smiths invoke Corean. Thieves ask for Enkilis
sometimes uncertain blessing. Hunters look to Tanil
to guide their arrows.
In this manner, the gods become a fixture of
everyday life. Almost everywhere on Scarn, adven-
turers will encounter peasants and commoners calling
upon the gods and seeking their blessing. With the
nine major deities as a constant presence, player
characters can soon learn how important and ubiqui-
tous these powerful beings are.
Also remember that all of the gods are acknowl-
edged to exist and be equally powerful. There is no
single true god on Scarn. Although a worshipper of
Corean feels hatred and disdain for those who follow
Vangal, he must at the same time acknowledge that
the Reaver is nevertheless a very real and potent
deity, with powers and knowledge far beyond mortal
ken, and as worthy of respect as the Champion. Most
worshippers do not like the fact that opposing deities
exist, but they have no choice but to acknowledge
them and pay at least grudging tribute. At the same
time, most mortals have a single god whom they
revere over all others.
Conversely, the vanished titans are a constant
source of fear and apprehension. Tales of their cruelty
and callousness are told commonly, and most godly
mortals hate and fear the servants of the individual
titans. The terror that most inhabitants of the Scarred
Lands feel at the prospect of the titans return should
also be emphasized, for the resurrection of even one
of these dread creatures would be a disaster of truly
epic proportions.
As the gods are sworn to never confront each
other directly or declare open war, lest they go the
way of the titans, they leave their mortal servants to
carry out their will. The paladins of Corean cease-
lessly battle the Horsemen ofVangal, and the assassins
of the Cult of Ancients slaughter the faithful of
Madriel in the name of their fell mistress, Belsameth.
In this manner, the gods of Scarn, who once stood
shoulder to shoulder against the threat of the titans,
have found themselves locked into a seemingly end-
less cold war, unable to confront each other directly,
but also increasingly unable to make peace or find
common ground.
When not waging war through proxies, the gods
rely upon the services of heralds and pages. A gods
herald is a being specially chosen to carry out divine
will and to precede the gods avatar when it manifests
in the material world. Pages are ordinary mortal
followers chosen to protect the gods interests and
those of their followers. Some pages are publicly
known, while others are not. However, they are
always active in aiding their deitys worshippers and
in seeking to thwart the gods enemies. A character,
especially a cleric, who declares allegiance to one
deity, has a built-in set of foes, many of whom will
stop at nothing to thwart their rivals schemes.
While most mortals acknowledge the existence
and power of all gods, each is expected to adopt a
single patron deity who is revered above all others.
Such gods grant clerical spells, deliver good and bad
fortune, and provide a community of like-minded
individuals who can provide aid and friendship in
times of need.
The player characters deity might play a further
role, for departed souls join with their chosendeity in
his or her extraplanar realm. On occasion, however,
rival gods (particularly evil ones) have snatched the
souls of other followers during their celestial journey
and use them for their own nefarious purposes.
Player characters can encounter the deities in
several forms, from their mortal followers to their
supernatural heralds, to the mighty avatars them-
selves. Below are some guidelines and ideas for how
these individuals can be handled.
Mortal Followers
Adventurers are, of course, most likely to en-
counter a gods ordinary worshippers in the material
world. These range from peasants and commoners -
farmers, merchants, soldiers, sailors, beggars, artist,
rogues and others - to the high-ranking members of
a gods church-priests, clerics, paladins and monks.
These individuals may simply be bystanders, pass-
ersby or minor NPCs, or powerful allies and foes of the
player characters. While the Divine Truce prevents
the gods from openly warring on each other, their
followers can and do engage in acts of espionage,
intrigue and violence. Player characters can easily
become involved in such conflict.
Pages
Pages are the gods mortal representatives. They
are the individuals most likely to be encountered by
low- to mid-level player characters. Pages often travel,
seeking information on behalf of their patron deities,
though some receive specific missions from the gods
heralds. A gods page is an excellent contact for
player characters and a good source of divinely in-
spired adventures.
Heralds
Heralds are potent beings in their own right
whose existences are dedicated to preparing the way
for the gods arrival on Scarn. Their duties include
carrying out their gods will in the mortal realm, as
well as on alternate planes of existence. They appear
to large gatherings of followers or to the important
priests of their patron deities. If a herald appears to
player characters, it is usually on matters of great
importance to the gods, usually delivering significant
messages or quests. If a quest or task is important
THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
enough, the herald may accompany adventurers for a
time and possibly use its powers to assist them.
Avatars
The gods manifest upon Scarn in the form of
avatars - powerful projections of their will that are
the most potent and challenging beings that player
characters are likely to encounter. As the gods of the
Scarred Lands are not omnipotent (though they
certainly come close), they cant be sending avatars
hither and yon at the drop of a helmet. As a result,
avatars typically manifest only in the face of truly epic
events or major crises. Wars, natural disasters, the
appearance of other powerful creatures, a major threat
to their worshippers, or - worst of all - the return
of the titans are examples of such crises.
Fighting a gods avatar is, as a rule, a useless
endeavor for, while the occasional powerful charac-
ter might actually succeed in hitting (or even
wounding!) anavatar, thedeitysovenvhelmingpower
is almost certain to destroy all normal opponents. Far
better for player characters who encounter the gods
manifestations to offer tribute and talk respectfully.
Often, an avatar totally ignores the mortals who
swarm at his feet, as he is intent only upon the task at
hand, which makes it difficult to get his attention.
In rare instances, when dire events warrant, an
avatar may manifest itself in response to a characters
direct appeal. A gods attitude when summoned de-
pends upon its alignment and nature - Madriel is
kind and sympathetic, Corean stern but fair,
Belsameth suspicious and vengeful, Vangal violent
and bloodthirsty. If the task asked of the god is
sufficiently critical to the world or its worshippers, it
is carried out, but the more vengeful or rigid-minded
gods might demand tribute or a major quest in ex-
change.
The Gods Themselves
During the Divine War, the gods didnt have the
benefit of avatars and, like their titan forebears, ran
the risk of actual physical harm or even destruction.
After the war, the gods moved permanently to their
extradimensional homes. Today they manifest them-
selves on Scarn only as avatars. As such, they are
encountered only in their personal abodes on their
home planes. While on these planes, even the demi-
gods are beings of near-limitless power, able to change
time, space and matter with a whim. Mortals who
vtsit the gods in their planar homes are well advised
to do so with all due politeness and respect.
their gods, carrying out the divine will, as well as
slaying monsters and gaining treasure.
Characters do not have to select aspecific patron
deity, but such individuals will find themselves con-
stantly tempted, pressured or threatened by the gods
and their representatives. Clerics, by definition, must
choose a patron deity. If a clerics devotion to a god
wavers or he behaves in a manner contrary to the
deitys alignment, that cleric may find himself de-
prived of domain spells at the very least, or robbed of
all divine abilities at worst.
A worshipper can be one alignment step away
from her gods own alignment. Madriel, a neutral
good goddess can, for example, be worshipped by
neutral good, lawful good, chaotic good or true neu-
tral followers. Corean, the paragon of all that is lawful
good, can have worshippers of lawful good, neutral
good or lawful neutral alignment.
The statistics of the gods avatars are presented
in the standard format introduced in Core Rulebook
III. As you can see, they are more than just mon-
sters - their basic statistics alone set them above
even the most ancient dragons and deadly of demons.
They include several new statistics and other non-
standard information, as detailed below. These
statistics also include the gods domains and holy
symbol. New domains detailed in this book are marked
with an asterisk.
lnvocatjon Benefits
A gods worshipper can call upon the power of
the deity when in need by taking one or more full
rounds to chant, meditate, pray or otherwise contact
the gods spiritual essence. To invoke a god, the
character must do nothing else during the entire
round. Each round spent so invoking the deity grants
the character a benefit, typically a +1 bonus on a
specific die roll. Multiple bonuses may be created by
invocation for several rounds, but in most cases this
benefit is limited to a maximum of + 3 . Details on
each gods invocation benefits are listed in the gods
description.
How long the invocation bonus can be stored
up before it is lost is entirely dependent upon the
situation and is left to the GMs discretion. In almost
all cases, the task, feat or endeavor for which the
worshipper desires the gods boon must be specified
and be undertaken immediately. A ranger facing a
charging band of trolls might invoke Tanil to guide
his arrow and find that his first shot has divine
accuracy. The same ranger praying every morning
just in case he should happen to go into battle that
day wont find his prayers answered. Also, worship-
pers who invoke their god too often will find he
develops a deaf ear to their nagging pleas.
Runnjng the Gods
This volume provides game masters with statis-
tics for the gods and demigods avatars. As noted,
these material forms are awesomely powerful, but
they have limitations that the gods on their home
Divine Qualjtjes
planes do not. More than in most fantasy campaigns,
the adventurers of the Scarred Lands are agents of
Gods and demigods also possess extraordinary
abilities that are detailed below. They are collec-
tively included under the heading Divine Qualities,
CHAPTER TWO: THE D lVlN E
and vary depending upon the deitys powers and
specialties. Adjustments to statistics basedupon these
abilities are included in the avatars statistics and
dont need to be added. Please note that the X in
many of the names of the qualities refers to something
specific detailed within each quality description.
Divine Creation (Su): With this ability, the
avatar can imbue items with the power of magic. By
empowering normal items, the avatar creates any
nonrelic, nonartifact magic item of its choice. The
avatar loses one hit point for every 1,000 gp in base
cost of the item. The avatar cannot recover this hit
point loss through normal regeneration unless it
reabsorbs the magic of the item. The hit point loss
does not remain if the avatar is disrupted and forced
to reform elsewhere. This magic item is permanent
unless the item so imbued was not of masterwork
quality, in which case the magic fades in a number of
days equal to the hit points expended to create it.
Divine Empowerment X (Su): Divine empow-
erment requires a full round action on the part of the
god. When the god uses this ability, all worshippers
within 1,000 yards of the gods avatar have their
divine spells completely replenished as though they
had just finished preparing their daily allotment.
Note that this applies only to divine spellcasters who
are dedicated primarily to the deity. Clerics and
druids of other deities are not empowered, even if
they pay homage to the deity using the ability.
Similarly, as long as the avatar has a number of
worshippers equal to his or her caster level within this
range, the gods avatar replenishes all of its divine
magic as well. For example, Corean possesses the
divine magic of a 20-level cleric in addition to his
other powers. Therefore, if at least 20 faithful wor-
shippers are within range when he activates divine
empowerment, he can restore his prepared spells
The X in the description indicates how many
times per day the avatar can engage in a divine
empowerment action.
Divine Favor X (Su): The avatar can grant its
favor to one of its followers in the form of a +5 sacred
or profane bonus on any specified type of roll, lasting
until the next dawn or dusk. The roll so imbued must
be specified and cannot be changed. It must refer to
a specific, individual roll such as an attack roll, a
Fortitude save, or a specific skill (such as J ump or
Move Silently). It also can be applied to the followers
AC. Using Divine Favor is a free action.
The avatar can also imbue one of its followers
with a single spell that it normally can cast; treat this
ability as an innate imbue withspell ability, though the
manifestation is not limited in what level spells it can
grant.
Divine Immunity (Ex): Deities avatars are im-
mune to blindness, mind-influencing effects, poison,
sleep, paralysis and stunning, and are not subject to
fully.
critical hits, subdual damage, ability damage, energy
drain, or death from massive damage.
Divine Initiative X (Ex): Avatars are, ofcourse,
far swifter and quicker to respond than mortals. Each
level of divine initiative grants the avatar +8 to its
initiative score.
Divine Knowledge X (Ex): A gods avatar can
draw on a portion of its creators knowledge, and
while this is but a mere fraction of actual omni-
science, it easily can exceed that of any mortals
learning. Rather than rely on its listed skill levels, an
avatar with this power has a number ranks in any
Knowledge skill equal to X x 5.
Divine Language (Ex): Gods can speak and
understand all languages. They can communicate
even with nonsentient creatures. Gods with the
Divine Language quality can allow any follower within
hearing distance to likewise speak or understand any
language if they desire.
Divine Presence (Su): Enemies of the god and
servants of its foes may be terrified by the avatars
appearance. Creatures of an alignment opposite that
of the god, or worshippers of the deity of opposite
alignment who are within 100feet of the avatar, must
make a Will save (DC 35) or be affected as if by afear
spell. Corean, for example, is a lawful good deity -
therefore creatures of chaotic evil alignment, or those
who serve the chaotic evil Vangal, must make a Will
save or be subject to the divine presence effect.
Likewise, Vangals avatar affects lawful good oppo-
nents, or those who serve Corean, in the same manner.
Effects such as a paladins aura of courage are useful
against divine presence.
Divine Protection X (Ex): The avatar gains a
+5 x X deflection bonus to AC and damage reduction
of 10/+1 x x.
Divine Puissance X (Ex): The avatar can de-
clare any one roll that it makes to be a 20. While it is
most often utilized in combat, this ability can apply to
any roll that the deity makes. This ability can be used
after the roll is made. The avatar can use this ability
X times per round.
Divine Resistance X (Su): The gods are entities
that walk on the surface of the sun, swimthe cold
depths of space, and wrestle daily with forces that
would consume even the mightiest dragons. Their
avatars receive aportion of their great resistances. An
avatar with this power receives acid, cold, electricity,
fire, and sonic resistance equal to X x 5.
Divine Retribution (Ex): Each gods avatar
automatically gains a +10 divine bonus on all to hit
and damage rolls against any titanspawn who was
created by or altered by either of his titan parents.
Furthermore, all saving throws against and all skill
rolls related to that titanspawn gain a +10 divine
bonus. These bonuses also apply to all manifestations
of the titan in question, though they are no longer
necessary against the imprisoned titans themselves.
rric DI V I NE g, THE DEFEATED
Divine Size (Su): The statistics listed are for the
avatar when it manifests as Medium-size. The god
can manifest its avatar at any size greater than Me-
dium-size if it so desires. Note that manifestation at
larger sizes affects the avatars attack bonus and
Armor Class as noted on pages 118-119 of Core
Rukbook I . The avatars weapons, armor and other
equipment change size along with their owner.
Demigods powers are somewhat less than their
divme cousins; they can manifest only as Medium-
sizeto Gargantuan.
Divine Speed X (Su): The avatar receives X
additional partial actions per round.
Divine Summoning (Su): The avatar or can
summon allies, servants and other minions or wor-
shippers to its side as a full-round action. These
beings need not be willing. The number and type of
creatures that the deity can summon is listed under
the qualitys description, as is the number of times
that the avatar can use it per day.
Divine Telepathy (Su): Avatars can communi-
cate telepathically with any creature within 500 feet
that has a language.
Divine Vision (Ex): Avatars see as per the spell
trueseeing. In addition, the avatar has unlimited low-
light and darkvision, and can see normally even in
magical darkness.
Gods Avatar (Su): These statistics represent
only those of the deitys avatar. On its home plane,
the gods power is almost limitless. If his avatar is
destroyed on the physical plane, the god cannot
create another one for ld4 days. If the avatar is
imprisoned, it can be destroyed voluntarily by the
god, in which case it cannot manifest for one full day.
(Note that this quality is subdivided intogods avatar
and demigods avatar. The demigods version of this
quality is described in the following chapter).
Djvjne Skill Ranks
In addition to the Divine Knowledge divine
quality, the skill ranks listed under each avatars and
some heralds statistics often far exceed the normal
maximum for creatures of their hit dice. These di-
vinely high skill ranks reflect the avatar drawing
upon the gods full knowledge of the skill. The gods
appearance in the material plane as a mere avatar
does not hinder the deitys full divine knowledge of
skills. As such, the skill ranks are often ridiculously
high to the point of being meaningless for game
system use. If it is possible to forge an item, then
Corean will know how to smith it. If a wound can be
healed, then Madriel will know the means to do it.
Tanil will never lose a wilderness trail, etc. If you
prefer acampaign where gods are more fallible in such
pursuits, feel free to modify these ranks accordingly
for your own campaign.
The Parents of the Gods
Corean: The son of Denev and
Kadum, Corean helped to persuade his
mother to join with the gods, and led the
fight against his father. In the end, his
mighty mithril golem helped hold Kadum
as the other gods bound and imprisoned
him.
Madriel: This gentle daughter of
Mormo and Mesos learned mercy and
compassion that were alien to the titans.
Though she understood the necessity for
their defeat, she often felt sadness at the
destruction of the gods parents.
Tanil: Born of Hrinruuk and Ilenev,
Tanil combines her mothers love of na-
ture with her fathers hunting skill.
Brutalized by her father before the war,
Tanil turned her abilities against him and
was instrumental in his destruction.
Hedrada: Another child of Denev
the EarthMother, Hedrada the Judge takes
after his father Golthain, who was one of
few gentle and just titans. Though Hedrada
is just, he is also a harsh and unyielding
deity who refused to ask leniency from the
other gods on behalf of his father.
Enkili: This wild storm god is both
male and female, as befits the offspring of
two formless female titans. Son or daugh-
ter of Lethene and Gulaben, Enkili
continues to be a raw force of nature, first
benevolent then wicked, sometimes male
and sometimes female, and as unpredict-
able as his titan parents.
Chardun: The god of lawful evil is a
son of Mormo and Gormoth. Cruelly mis-
treated, the Great General tookvengeance
on both his parents and continues this
legacy as patron of militaristic states and
tyrants across Scarn.
Belsameth: Twin sister of Madriel,
Belsameth is daughter of Mormo the Ser-
pent Mother and Mesos the Sire of Sorcery.
She inherited her parents worst qualities,
even as Madriel inherited their best.
Vangal: The oldest of the gods, Vangal
is the product of an unholy union between
Chern, Thulkas and Lethene. As might be
expected, Vangal is pure evil and destruc-
tion personified, and he remains the most
terrifying and least worshipped of the gods.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
Artjfacts
new spells detailed in this volume are marked with
Those weapons and unique items carried by the
gods, their avatars, heralds and pages are listed with
the appropriate individual. Some of these items,
noted in the text, can be loaned out to deserving
mortals, but they most often remain in the possession
of the god or its servants.
The gods and their servants spells are listed in
their statistic blocks as well. Spells from the Relics and
Rituals book are marked with one asterisk (*), while
two (**).
Character classes use the following abbrevia-
tions:
Bbn: Barbarian; Brd: Bard; Clr: Cleric; Drd:
Druid; Ftr: Fighter; Mnk: Monk; Pal: Paladin; Rgr:
Ranger; Rog: Rogue; Sor: Sorcerer; Wiz: Wizard;
War: Warrior; Exp: Expert; Com: Commoner; Ari:
Aristocrat; Adp: Adept; Bwt: Blood Witch; Cld:
Crypt Lord; Inc: Incarnate; Pen: Penumbral Lord;
Swt: Sea Witch; Sum: Summoner; Vig: Vigilant
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
42d10+680 (1,100hp)
+25 (+? Dex, +16 Divine Initiative)
30 Ft.
67 (+? Dex, +13 armor, +25 deflection, +10
natural)
THE D I V I N E &T HE DEFEATED
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
sped:
AC:
At k k S:
Damage:
FaceReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Cl i mat eMemi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domaim:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Coreans Honor +64/+5?/+54/+4?/+44/
+39/+34/+2? melee or Adamantine Lance
(at further+l3 to hit foroneattackper round
against evil); +4?/+44/+34/+34/+2?/+24/
+1?/+14 ranged (generally used only with
ranged touch spells)
Coreans Honorld8+24 melee, Adamantine
Lance ld8+24 melee
5 ft. by 5 ft.15 Ft.
Spell-like abilities, spells, magic items
Damage reduction 50/+5, immunities, re
generation 40, SR 45, field promotion, pre
eminent paladin, soulforge
Divine creation, divine empowerment 3, di
vine favor 5, divine immunity, divine initia
tive 2, divine knowledge 5, divine language,
divine presence, divine protection 5, divine
puissance 5, divine resistance 8, divine ret
ribution, divine speed 3, divine summoning,
divine telepathy, divine vision, gods avatar
Fort +52, Ref +44, Will +51
Str 47, Dex 29, Con 45, Int 38, Wis 42, Cha 36
Akhemy +35, Animal Empathy +34, Appraise
+35, Balance+32,Climb+39,Concentration +33,
Craft (armorsmith) +35, Craft (blacksmith) +35,
Craft (jeweler) +35, Craft (weapommith) +35,
Decipher Script +35, Diplomacy +36, DiMble
Device+35, Handle Animal +36, Heal +37, lntimi
date +34, Intuit Direction +37, J ump +41, Knowl
edge(arcana) +35, Knowledge(architedureand
engineering) +35, Knowledge (geography) +35,
Knowiedge (history) +35, Knowledge (metal
Iurgy) +35, Knowiedge(nahre) +35, Knowledge
(nobility and royalty) +35, Knowledge (planes)
+35, Knowledge (religion) +35, Knowledge (war
and tactics.) +35, Listen +37, Open Lock +30,
Perform (mtion) +34, Profession (stablehand)
+37, Ride +32, Scry +35, Search +35, Seme
Motive +37, Speak Languages (all), Spelkraft
+35, Spot +37, Swim+3?, Tumble +32, Wilder
ness Lore +39
Craft Magic A m and Armor, Expertise, Forge
Ring, Leadership, Mounted Combat, Power At
tack, Ql ck Draw, Ride-By Attack, Sunder,
Trample
Solitary (unique)
42
None
Always lawful good
Fire, Good, Law, Protection, War
Four swords pointing outward, one at each
compass point
None
Any
Descnptjon
Of all the gods, none has provided for his mortal
servants so much as Corean, who is known as the
great protector, the great crusader and the leader of
the gods during the Divine War. Corean was born of
the union of Kadum and Denev, and he possesses the
strength of his father and the wisdom of his mother,
yet transcends them both. Many common folk look
upon him as the ultimate champion, but Coreans
goal is even higher than that - he aspires to perfec-
tionineverything. Save perhaps forhiscousinMadrie1,
Corean felt the pain of the titans victims more than
any other and continues to protect the divine races
while trying to move them toward enlightenment in
crafts and justice.
When his mother Denev spoke out against her
siblings, the Shining One strode forward valiantly
into battle to cast off the shackles of horror and
primeval chaos that tortured his adopted children
amongst the divine races. Knowing that without the
proper weapons the gods might not survive their
parents wrath, Corean traveled to the terrible forge
of Golthagga, which was contained within a moun-
tain of fire. The Shining One entered Golthaggas
mountain fearlessly yet with the full knowledge that
he might never return. He expected to do battle
against the titan forger, only to discover that the
titans anvil lay silent and Golthagga was nowhere to
be found. Corean gathered the cast off fragments of
the titans works and began shaping them into a
powerful weapon. Four times he forged and reforged
the blade until it was perfect to him, but as he waited
for it to cool, Golthagga returned. The enraged titan
sought to slay Corean for his trespass. Armed with his
new blade, called Coreans Honor by the priests of his
faith, the god triumphed. Ultimately, the spoils of
this singular battle proved important to the war time
and time again, including the use of Golthaggas
anvil in the binding of Thulkas and the beheading of
Hrinruuk by Coreans newly forged weapon.
In a sense, Corean is the ultimate symbol of
renaissance for the divine races. His skill in crafting
weapons and armor matches his might in battle,
while his stunning works in the finer metals match
his exquisite orations of inspiration and leadership.
Similarly, the Shining Ones dedication to duty com-
bined with his inestimable sense of justice stands as a
beacon of hope for everyone, anchoring the bulwarks
of good in a sea of continuing war. His protective
hand is seen insuch holy fortresses as found in the city
of Mithril and innumerable way stations along dan-
gerous routes. His tenets teach of leadership through
service, strength through justice, power through pu-
rity, perfection of craft and self, sacrifice for the good
of all and might through righteousness. The god
practices a powerful blend of guardianship coupled
with teaching others to fend for themselves and build
their own perfect world upon the Scarred Lands left
by their forebears.
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Coreans popular representation is that of the
ultimate champion, and indeed he often appears to
his followers in such a form. Other times, however,
the god appears as a crafty smith clad only in breeches
and a leather apron and bearing a hammer and tongs.
Sometimes he appears as a simple priest, accompany-
ing the faithful on dangerous journeys or healing the
sick. Tales tell of times he has manifested as a divine
voice speaking from flames, whether a forges coals, a
hearth fire or the flickering of a candle. One can find
Coreans avatar accompanied by his herald
Permenthes, working with paladin NPCs, hidden
among a band of pilgrims or crusaders, or working
away in a smithy.
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THE DIVINE tk THE DEFEATED
his forge at the heart ofhis heavenly fortress. Coreans
avatar fights valiantly and honorably, preferring to
use fair and physical means, but wisely supplement-
ing his efforts with divine magic. Certainly, if he
anticipates battle, a full array of defensive spells
surround his being in as thick a cloud of divine power
as he can muster.
Should someone slay Coreans avatar, his corpse
and divine equipment burst into flame, transform
into smoke and fade away to Coreans home plane.
Anything earthly he might have been holding re-
mains behind.
Spells: Coreans avatar casts spells as a 20th-
level cleric with the domains of Fire, Good, Law,
Protection and War. He does not need to prepare
these spells; he simply selects which spell he wants
and casts it. These spells do not need components or
foci - Coreans avatar casts them without a word or
gesture .
Spell-Like Abilities: In addition to his clerical
abilities, Corean can cast any paladin spell at will as
often as he wishes, no more than once per round.
Treat this ability as the paladin spell as cast by a 20th-
level paladin (save DC 23 +spell level).
Divine Summoning (Su): Three times per day,
Coreans avatar can summon 3d6 lantern archons,
3d6 hound archons, 2d6 trumpet archons, ld6 astral
devas, 1 planetar or 1 solar.
Field Promotion (Su): On the fields of battle
during the Divine War, Corean personally blessed
hundreds of worthy souls, endowing them with the
powers of mighty holy warriors. Today, his avatar
sometimes gifts an honorable mortal with the chance
to serve as a noble paladin.
With a single formal touch ofhis sword, Coreans
avatar can grant the holy powers of a paladin to a
worshipper whom he deems worthy. For one day per
character level, the recipient of this blessing gains the
weapon and armor proficiency of a paladin, and the
special powers, base attack bonus and spell-casting
abilities of a paladin of the same level. Her hit points
and normal save bonuses do not change. Thus if
Corean promoted a3rd-level commoner, for the next
three days she would gain the special powers, weapon
and armor proficiency and base attack bonus as though
she were a 3rd-level paladin. Such a blessing allows
even a common villager to temporarily serve in
defense of her community and still return to her life
when she wishes.
Some of the blessed choose to convert to Coreans
ideals as a way of life; should a recipient actually swear
to abide by the code of the paladin forever, then the
changes become permanent. At that time she changes
her alignment to lawful good, if it is not already such,
and can exchange any number of current character
levels for paladin levels. A 5th-level rogue, for ex-
ample, could exchange her rogue levels for 5 levels in
the paladinclass. If the change is permanent, then all
of the class abilities are changed to those appropriate
to a paladin, from feats to skills to hit points to special
powers to spell-casting ability. This change once
accepted is irrevocable, and any future loss of paladin
class is handled as per normal rules in Core Rulebook
I - Corean does not take lightly those who break
their word.
Preeminent Paladin (Su/Sp): Coreans avatar
wields the powers of a paladin at divine levels as
described here.
Detect Evil: At will, as a free action spell-like
ability, Coreans avatar can detect evil as though he
had been concentrating for 3 full rounds.
Divine Grace: Coreans avatar receives his Cha-
risma bonus of +13 to all saves. This has already been
figured into his save bonuses listed above.
Lay on Hands: Coreans avatar can heal wounds
with a touch. He can use this to heal himself or
another creature for 40 hit points of damage once per
round as a spell-like ability that requires a standard
action. Alternatively, he can use this power to cause
40 points of damage to an undead creature, treating
this attack as a touch spell. There is no limit to the
number of times per day Coreans avatar can lay on
hands.
Divine Health: Coreans avatar is immune to all
diseases, even magical ones like mummy rot and
lycanthropy. Furthermore, anyone within 10 feet is
protected from disease as well. Creatures whose na-
ture is dependent upon such a disease, such as
lycanthropes, are held at bay as though by a mgic
circle against evil except that it operates without regard
to alignment.
Aura of Courage: Coreans avatar is immune to
all fear and charm effects (magical or otherwise).
Furthermore allies within 10 feet are rendered im-
mune to fear and gain a +4 morale bonus against
charm effects. This morale bonus is a supernatural
ability. It is effective against divine presence.
Smite Evil: Once per round Coreans avatar can
attempt to smite evil. This ability can be used any
number of times per day. Against evil creatures, the
avatars smite evil power grants an additional +13 to
hit and +20 damage. This is not reflected in the
combat statistics above.
RemoveDiseuse: Once per round Coreans avatar
can remove diseuse as the spell. This is treated as a
spell-like ability and can even cure magical diseases
such as mummy rot or lycanthropy.
Turn Undead: As a free action, once per round,
Coreans avatar can turn undead as a level 20 paladin.
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This effort benefits from the +5 bonus granted by his
avatars divine form.
Spells: As noted above, Coreans avatar can cast
any paladin spell at will. Furthermore, his caster level
is treated as 20 when casting paladin spells.
Special Mount: At will, Coreans avatar can sum-
mon apaladin mount. Usually he does this only to gift
another paladin with a mount, which he can do even
if the other paladin has lost his steed. His favored
mount is the herald Permenthes, whom he can sum-
mon at any time should he wish. The Adamantine
Lance is summoned automatically to the avatars
hand any time he calls for Permenthes.
Code of Honor: No outside power can ever force
Coreans avatar to act dishonorably or in an evil
fashion. This means that charms and mind controls
of any kind fail against Coreans avatar. While he
theoretically could be tricked, his divine wisdom and
intellect make this unlikely.
Soulforge (Su): When he entered Golthaggas
forge, Corean saw the discarded lore of the titan
craftsman. Among the scraps cast aside by the Forger,
Corean found many greater qualities - wisdom,
courage, mercy and justice. Where Golthagga fo-
cused upon the physical and the arcane, Corean saw
that he could shape the very soul of a being for the
better, in the same manner that he can reshape a
weapon into a tool of peace. Many titanspawn came
to Corean, seeking to escape the whims of their
shapers.
If a willing participant, or an unprotected magic
item, stays in the presence of Corean or his avatar for
a full day, he can remake the soul or essence in one of
a number of mystic ways. A being or object reshaped
in this manner might lose some elements of its origi-
nal identity, however. Thus, Corean is loath to remake
a soul beyond the point of redemption unless there is
truly no hope for it.
In 24 hours, the avatar of Corean can make any
one of the following changes to a being or item:
Grant a +5 enhancement bonus permanently
to Wisdom, Intelligence or Charisma.
Remove undead or lycanthropic status from a
victim, returning them to normal.
Steel the mind so that is permanently immune
to all fear type effects and magic.
Remove all titanspawn taint from a victim,
turning the forged person into a member of one of the
divine races or a normal creature of equivalent level
and ability.
Reshape any metal or stone item into any
other shape without harming its magical powers.
Perform an atonement upon the soul being
forged.
Bind a lawful good soul to a physical object
after death of its living body. This often results in
lawful good intelligent items, usually with additional
powers. It has been used other times differently with
powerful effect, as when Corean created the Hollow
Knights (see Creature Collection, page 109).
Add the holy magical attribute to any weapon.
Forging a Holy Avenger would be a separate task.
Corean s Honor (Major Artifact)
Description: Corean crafted this perfect mithril
blade in the forge of the titan Golthagga, using the
qualities that the Shaper had cast aside as useless -
mercy, justice, love, honor, pity. Some say that he
forged the weapon four times, each forging more
potent than the last, until the titan Golthagga re-
turned and sought to slay him for his trespass. The
blade is keen of edge and without flaw despite decades
of use and thousands of battles during the Divine
War. I t shines with the brilliance of the forge fires of
the gods. Only the most foolhardy or insane of foe
would not feel a sense of awe and impending doom
upon realizing that she must stand against such per-
fection.
Powers: Coreans Honor is a +6 &ming holy keen
uoqal longsword . The sword is quite nearly a part of
Corean, and it appears in his hand or the hand of his
avatar from any location at the merest exercise of his
will. Some say that the only way to destroy the blade
would be for Corean himself to lose his honor, and
even then the weapon could be shattered only upon
the anvil of Golthagga itself.
Upon its final forging, Corean invested the
weapon with the greatest power of all - turning it
into the literal sword of justice. Each time a foe
attacks the wielder of Coreans Honor, even if he
misses or the wielder makes his save and is unharmed,
make all damage rolls and record them. Also record
the effects of any spell or spell-like ability. Once three
such attacks are recorded, the next successful hit by
the swords wielder against that foe is a retributive
strike that automatically inflicts all the accumulated
damage and spell effects on its target. This is in
addition to the normal damage inflicted by the
weapon.
There is no limit to the number of foes whose
damage can be stored in the weapon, but only the
most recent three attacks by each foe are unleashed
by the retributive strike on that foe. Area effect
attacks held for retribution affect only the specific foe
and do not actually strike the surrounding area again.
Corean s h o r (M jn or Art j f a c t )
Description: Some say that this item, a suit of
smoke-colored field plate, was a gift to Corean from
his mother Denev. Others claim it was one of his first
LHt Ul Vl Nt & L l i t U t i - t A L t U
works upon the forge. Certainly the spirit of the earth
resides within the armor, granting it a will and pur-
pose - the defense of Corean and his avatar.
Alternately, the armor blazes with fiery heat, smol-
ders like glowing cinders or waits in readiness.
Powers: Coreans Armor is +5 field plate with a
nurnberofotherabilities. In perfect tune withcoreans
movements, the armor has no maximum Dexterity
bonus or armor check penalty. Seemingly possessed
of its own intelligence, the armor can cast heat metal
or pyrotechnics spells once per round at will, acting to
defend Corean against attack. Any smoke created
does not interfere with Coreans senses.
Once per day the armor can cast a wall of iron
spell, usually to prevent foes from flanking or
backstabbing Coreanor hisavatar. Also,onceperday
the armor can cast a heal spell upon Corean or his
avatar. Coreans armorturns into smoke and fades
away into the heavens upon the death of his avatar,
returning when his avatar once again walks the earth.
Adamantine Lance (Minor Art jfact)
Description: When mounted, the Adamantine
Lance is the first weapon that Corean brings to bear
against his foes. It is not commonly described in
legends, and the only tale in which it plays any great
part is in the destruction of the vampire lord Saneus
during the Divine War. According to religious schol-
ars, Saneus, a servant of Mormo, was wreaking havoc
upon the divine races, enslaving them into his service
and drinking their blood at will. Corean heard of this
injustice and rode forth against the great vampire
lord, piercing the monsters heart with his lance. A
single blow from Coreans Honor then decapitated
the creature. Some legends whisper that Saneus
lieutenant still seeks vengeance against the Cham-
pion.
Unlike Coreans Honor, the lance is sometimes
given to loyal followers. Sometimes Corean sends his
herald to aid the forces of good in battle, armed with
the Adamantine Lance. Other times, a paladin simply
finds his prayers to Corean answered when this mighty
weapon appears in apuff offorge smoke, inspiring the
knight to charge fearlessly into battle.
Powers: The Adamantine Lance is a +6 holy lance
of wounding forged from nearly pure adamantite. As
such, it gains a +2 bonus even within antimagic
fields. The lance is treated as wood for the purposes of
attacks upon vampires. Further, the lance never en-
cumbers Corean or his avatar. It appears in his hand
when he summons his herald Permenthes, then dis-
appears back to the heavens when he no longer has
need of it.
Wndkme, The Sword Corean Left
Behind (Minor Artif act)
Description: A precocious child once asked
during a feast at a chapter house of Corean about
what had happened to the sword Corean had carried
before he forged Coreans Honor upon the titans
anvil. As embarrassed parents tried to apologize to
the paladins present, a wizened old priest winked
cheerfully at the child and said that indeed a thing
existed. Before the Divine War, the god Corean bore
a mighty longsword that was perhaps the first Holy
Avenger of all time. While the Master Forger worked
to craft a blade capable of defeating the titans, upon
Golthaggas very own anvil, the Shining One set
aside the blade he had wielded for ages. When the
titan returned and grew wroth at Corean, a battle
ensued that tore apart the very mountain in which
the titans forge lay. The sword Corean once wielded
against the hordes of evil was lost. Fear not, though,
young child, the old priest said. The name of
Vindicare is still whispered in the halls of honor, and
perhaps someday even you might bear it up against
the darkness.
Vindicare is a stunningly beautiful longsword,
crafted of shining mithril with an adamantine
crossguard inlaid with a fiery ruby. It is a wise and
noble blade that sorrows at the loss of its place in its
masters right hand, but which faithfully serves
Coreans cause forever, even in the hands of another.
Powers: Vindicare is aHoly Avenger with Intelli-
gence 24, Wisdom 24, Charisma 18, speech, telepathy,
and the ability to read all languages and read magic. It
can detect evil and seeinvisible at will. It can cast resist
elements (fire) upon its wielder at will. Twice each day
it can cast stoneskin on its wielder for 10 minutes per
use. Once per day the wielder can cast an avatar
(Corean) spell, though doing so fatigues her as nor-
mal. Vindicares special purpose is to defeat evil, and
should its wielder fall in battle, the sword can perform
true resurrection on the wielder one time only per
person. Should this ever occur, Vindicare will ask that
the resurrected wielder pass it on to a new suitable
wielder in order that its power never potentially be
wasted. Vindicare has an Ego of 40, and it is
unswervingly lawful good, being completely willing
to enforce its will upon a wielder who is not living up
to the standards of Corean.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DI V I NE
Coreanic steeds. Permenthes descendants still wan-
der the lands that are now called the Bleak Savannah.
emen thesf
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Speed:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Cl i mat ef l emi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Descnptjon
Permenthes served faithfully as a steed for many
great paladins of Corean and dutifully sired genera-
tions of chargers to serve the Shining Ones holy
warriors. His deeds of glory were almost numberless,
yet each was naturally attributed to those who rode
him into battle. Permenthes last deed as a mortal
steed was not an act of glory or fame, but it was telling
of the lesson he had learned from his divine lord. The
great white stallion had grown old and yet his strength
had not faded. He traveled far and wide beneath the
spurs and stirrups of mighty heroes. One fateful day in
the bleak wastelands, his rider had fallen to the
tered a desolate village, riderless and crestfallen.
There, he found a starving old woman who
attacked him with a pitchfork. Shrugging off the
blows, even in his wounded state, Permenthes easily
smote the elderly lady to the ground. Pausing, how-
ever, he spoke to the agedone and discovered that the
old woman was merely trying to feed her starving
family, left without sustenance by the depredations of
the titanspawn. Permenthes offered to carry the elder
and her family to safety and dragged their rickety
wagon through the dangerous wastelands toward the
plains. Knowing that he could not get them to food
soon enough to save them, Permenthes offered him-
self to the old woman and told her to feed upon his
flesh to survive. The starving family consecrated the
great white steed to Corean and ate for the first time
in days. Permenthes sacrifice let all of them live long
enough to get to safety, where the old woman
prayed for Corean to forgive his
A young paladin named
Permenthes traveled the fertile Corean showed
plains of Scam in the years before
mercy and carried
the Titanswar. He was known far
P-vmenthes soul
and wide for his seemingly unlim-
to the heav-
ited good deeds. However, he was
ens, even
susceptible to the deadly sin ofpride,
which drove the young Permenthes
to erect a great temple to Corean upon
a hill in the middle of what were once the
vast, fertile plain of Merses. Pride also drove
Permenthes to demand that his workers labor
ceaselessly on the fane, finally even going so far
as to order them to put the construction of Corean
temple before all else in life.
Corean saw this, and was displeased. He ap-
peared to Permenthes disguised as an old man, seeking
aid and shelter. I n his pride, the young paladin could
not see the holiness of his god and grew angry that
Corean was not working on the temple. Corean
then revealed himself and justly took all of
Permenthes divine gifts from him. Young
Permenthes begged for forgiveness and swore to
atone for his deeds. Corean made him an ex-
ample to all, transforming him into the first of the
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Large Outsider
20d10+78 (288 hp)
+7 (+3 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
55 ft. (plus Run feat)
28 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +16 natural)
Bite+28+23+18+13meee,2hooves+26
+21/+16/+11 melee
Bite ld3+8, hooves ld8+4
5 ft. by 10ft./5 ft.
Spells, smite evil
Scent, detect lie, immunities, speak with the
light vision, damage reductlon
10/+3, SR 25
Fort +22, Ref +1?, Will +20
Str 26, Dex 17, Con 23, Int 12, Wis 18,Cha 18
Animal Empathy+14,Concentration +16, Craft
(blacksmith) +l l 3Dl ~l 0~+14, Handle Animal
+16,Hea+14,Jump+18,Knowledge(equine)+11,
Knowledge(geography) +11, Knowledge (nature)
+11, Knowkdge (religion) +11, Listen +16, Profes
SIOn (&lehand) +14, Rlde+15, Search +11,
+16, Swim+18, Wild- Lore +14
Savannah
Solitary (unique)
22
None
Lawful good
None
faithful, defenses, darkvlslon, low- poisoned Of titanspawn and Permenthes en-
lrnFWd InimtNe, Multlahh R, , , ~~~~k
cursed son.
THE DIVINE &T HE DEFEATED
offering to restore his former position of glory.
Permenthes refused, asking only that he be allowed to
continue to serve as he had done for so long. Corean
relented, and to this day Permenthes serves as Coreans
personal paladin warhorse and herald, travelling into
the world to aid the good and deserving against the
evil of the titans and their ilk. The herald of Corean
still bears the form of a great white steed, swift of form
and beautifully muscled. His dedication to those who
serve Corean unswervingly is limitless, his wrath
against evil is legendary and his compassion for hu-
manity knows no bounds. If he isnt in attendance to
Corean or an NPC paladin, he runs with a herd of
Coreanic steeds.
Combat
The herald of Corean fights enemies as a power-
ful warhorse. He can bear Coreans avatar or another
paladin. If this is the case, he defers to their actions
and supplements their attacks with physical actions
and supporting spells. On his own he fights valiantly
to destroy evil and protect the innocent. Should foes
employ warhorses of their own, Permenthes brings
his command ability to bear, causing steeds to throw
their riders or flee.
Detect Lie (Sp): Once per day Permenthes can
detect lies in a 20-foot radius for a duration of 1 minute.
Immunities (Ex): The herald of Corean is im-
mune to cham spells due to his fierce loyalty to his
god. He is also immune to fear-based attacks whether
magical or otherwise. With respect to his gods role as
a master of the fire domain, he is also immune to fire
in all its forms. Furthermore, if Permenthes is slain in
the material world he is merely banished to Coreans
heaven for a year, after which time he can return to
Scarn.
Speak with the Faithful (Ex): Permenthes can
speak with any paladin or cleric of Corean in a
magical and secret tongue understood only by the
faithful.
Paladin Abilities (Su or Sp): The herald of
Corean was a paladin before becoming a steed, and he
has grown only more powerful over time. He wields
all of the powers of a 20th-level paladin with his
attributes, including the following:
Detect Evil: this ability can be performed once
per day in a 20-foot radius for 10 minutes.
Divine Grace: Divine grace grants Permenthes
+4 to all saves (already figured in save bonuses above).
Lay on Hands: Though he has no hands,
Permenthes can heal 80 points of damage per day as
a spell-like ability or cause up to 80 points of damage
per day to undead as a touch-based spell attack.
Divine Health: Permenthes is immune to all dis-
ease, even magical diseases such as mummy rot and
lycanthropy.
Aura of Courage: Permenthes is immune to fear
(magical or otherwise) and grants those within 10
feet of him a +4 morale bonus against fear effects.
Smite Evil: Twice per day (due to his celestial
nature) Permenthes can attempt to smite evil with
one melee attack, giving a +4 to hit and +20 damage
on a single strike against an evil creature.
RemoveDisease: Six times per week Permenthes
can cast remove disease as though cast by a cleric at his
caster level.
Turn Undeud: Permenthes has the supernatural
ability to turn undead 7 times per day as a cleric of
level 18.
Spells: The herald of Corean casts spells as a
20th-level paladin, thus performing 4 spells per day of
each level from 1 to 4 at a caster level of 10.
Special Mount: Permenthes can serve as a mount
for any paladin including the god Corean, gaining
mutual benefits as though that paladin were level 20
(see Core Rulebook I , page 43).
Note that the herald of Corean has these paladin
warhorse powers at all times, but that many of them
work only in conjunction with having a rider. Should
Permenthes be serving as a paladins mount for
Coreans avatar, all paladin warhorse benefits oper-
ate continuously so long as he is within a one mile
range. Anytime that the herald of Corean serves as a
paladins mount, the rider gains the use of Coreans
Adamantine Lance until the first charge into combat
is finished.
Resistances (Ex): Acid, cold and electricity 20
Coreanjc Steeds
Permenthes is one of the forebears of the Coreanic
steeds, which to this day wander the Bleak Savannah
and answer the call of faithful paladins who follow
Corean. (See Creature Collection, page 46)
Page of Corean
Feris: Feris is an aging priest of Corean. He has
not gained the incredible divine might available to
some ofhis compatriots, but he has gained the respect
of the paladins who serve within the chapter house he
administers. Feris possesses equal skill at crafting
words that heal and succor the soul as he is in forging
weapons and armor for his charges upon the temples
anvil. The Order of Iron chapter house he maintains
upon the Cordrada Corridor is one of the best pre-
pared, and many travelers who have rested within its
walls consider it a true safehouse and very secure from
the attacks of orc warlords.
Feris, Chapter Master of Cordrada, Male Hu-
man, Clr5/Exp5: SZM (6 ft. tall); HD 5d8+5d6+20;
hp 63; Init -1 (Dex); Spd 30 ft.; AC 17 (-1 Dex, +6
armor, +2 shield); Atk +6 melee (l d8+2, +1
longsword); AL LG; SV Fort +4, Ref +1, Will +4; Str
13, Dex 8, Con 14, Int 12, Wis 15, Cha 12.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
Skills: Concentration +7, Craft (armorsmith)
+6, Craft (blacksmith) +6, Craft (weaponsmith)
+12, Diplomacy +1, Heal +6, Knowledge (arcana)
+6, Knowledge (religion) +6, Profession (blacksmith)
+6, Scry +6, Spellcraft +6. Feats: Craft Magic Arms
and Armor, Leadership, Mounted Combat, Skill Fo-
cus (weaponsmith), Skill Focus (armorsmith)
Possessions: Robes, +1 chainmail, shield, +1
longsword.
Domains: Law, Good
Cleric Spells per Day: 5/4+1/3+1/1+1.
I Io-
While the god Corean can represent perfection,
his worshippers receive such divine inspiration in
innumerable ways. Four predominant paladin orders
follow his teachings, as well as a mystic smithy fellow-
ship, an oracular fire cult and various priesthoods
dedicated to different domains of his divinity. When
they listen, Corean speaks to his followers of ways
they might better serve the betterment of humanity,
but sometimes even the gods despair watching the
machinations of the unholy. It is then that the
Shining One takes to his forge and crafts his greatest
works, for red-hot iron never shuns his touch.
Foremost among Coreans followers are the four
orders of paladins and the priests who serve with
them, who are called the Swords of Corean. The
Order of Mithril is thought to be the first of the
knightly chapters to form in dedication to Corean,
and they trace their service to the Shining One back
to the times when they protected the Flourishing
Flats as the cradle of the divine races. The desolation
of their lands by the titans, with Cherns fall creating
the Mourning Marshes and Kadums blood polluting
the sea itself, troubles the mighty knights of the Order
of Mithril, but they do not forsake their duties. It is
with no small measure of pride that the knights of the
Order of Mithril can look up to the tremendous
Mithril Golem standing in Coreans city and know
without a doubt that their god is with them at all
times. The order treats Mithril as a sort of holy city,
and encourages pilgrimages to its greatest temple
wherein the great Mithril Golem rests. The Knights
of the Order of Mithril serve as templars to the
priesthood of Mithril and strive to cleanse the devas-
tated lands once forming the Flourishing Flats of the
corruption of the titans. A few of their number have
traveled far from their city to carry the holy war to
new places, including one chapter house as far away
as the city of Fangsfall.
The second order of the Swords of Corean is the
Order of Iron. The paladins of the Order of Iron are
sometimes called the Iron Knights, and they possess
unparalleled mastery of weaponry and siege warfare.
All of the Swords of Corean tend to organize them-
selves into chapter houses, which are fortress-temples
IHt UI VI Nt Ik IHt UtFtAItD
that guard the soul against evil and the faithful
against harm. Chapter houses of the Order of Iron
ring with the sound of hammers and anvils at work,
and every paladin proves faithful to the memory of
Coreans role as the Master Forger. The Iron Knights
chapter houses tend to be the most well constructed
and heavily armed of the fortress-temples of the
Swords of Corean, and the paladins who serve the
Order of Iron bring their marvelous masterworks into
battle with frightening efficiency.
The third order of the Swords of Corean is the
Order of Silver. The order takes its name from the
reputed ability of silver to harm many supernatural
evils. Priests of Corean warn of the evils posed by
demonic creatures all too often summoned into ser-
vice by the evil gods and titans. The paladins of the
Order of Silver become steeped in the forbidden lore
of their enemies and learn the secrets of the evil
planes, summoners and possession. The chapter
houses of the Order of Silver are
usually cloistered away from their
fellow man and contain dark librar-
ies and treasures carefully guarded
lest they be abused. The Silver
Knights, as they are sometimes
called, bear every bit as much honor
as their fellow Swords of Corean,
but they know that sometimes they
must move swiftly and in secret.
One cannot be deceptive and re-
main true to the principles of
Corean, but there are things that
Gommon men should never hear or
see - the names of demons are danger-
The majority of the priesthood of Corean serves
as part of one of the four Swords of Corean orders.
This does not necessarily mean they are part of one of
the chapter houses, however. J ust as often a cleric of
Corean is the sole priest in a small village, working
perhaps as its blacksmithandholdingmassonCoreans
holy days. His parish may be hundreds of miles from
any chapter house, but the cleric is still likely to know
where the nearest one can be found and probably
even who its master knight happens to be.
Some of Coreans priests are far more indepen-
dent of the Orders. A prime example of this is the
ecstatics who seek to find the Shining One in the
element of fire. Such individuals may travel to for-
saken places with volcanic activity or engage m
dangerous activities such as fire walking. Sweating
profusely, covered in soot and filled withsearing pain,
they touch the sorrow of Corean at his childrens
suffering and the sacred agonies he endures while
forging the future. The orders do not look
kindly upon what they see as lunatics,
but some cultures, especially primi-
tive ones, are far more impressed with
the raw worship of the god of fire than
they are with their more civilized
cousins.
One faithful following ofcoreans
stands apart fromhis priesthood and
claims to represent his true works. The
Ancient Order of the Anvil is more of a
mystery cult wrapped in a smiths guild.
Blacksmiths in cities across Ghelspad
become initiates of the Ancient Order of
the Anvil and progressively learn its se-
ous things. The knights of the Order of Silver
travel as unobtrusively as possible, seeking word of
the encroachment of evil and moving to erase its
presence as quietly as possible. They are often silent,
tacLturn individuals who bear the burden of fighting
a war against creatures whose very existence is better
left unknown by common folk whose souls might fall
too easily to dark masters.
The fourth order of the Swords of Corean is the
Order of Gold. The orders existence stems from a
legend that Corean learned the arts of healing from
Madriel. The golden symbols of the order, represent-
ing the divine metal they associate with the sun,
honor the goddess wisdom in teaching the Cham-
pion. Chapter houses of the Order of Gold are usually
smaller and less fortified than those of other orders.
They are certainly more widespread, however, as the
Knights of the Order of Gold travel far and wide to
ensure they bring the healing hand of Corean to all
who need it. Travelers returning from Termana re-
port that the Order of Gold already is spreading into
that continent or that perhaps it was already there.
The Gold Knights are the greatest missionaries of the
Swords of Corean as well, being happy to proselytize
the wonders of Corean and aptly demonstrate his
divine power through their healing arts.
crets. Ones rank in the Anvil depends
upon service to the order and success at various ordeals.
Typical ordeals include crafting ones first masterwork
item, bringing a piece of star metal (meteorite) to a
Master or accepting a relative of another order member
as an apprentice. The members of the Ancient Order of
the Anvil learn various secret signs that let them
identify each other, and some believe that every
blacksmiths guild in Ghelspad has at least a few mem-
bers of the Anvil within its numbers. Some people
whisper that the Anvil has some secret purpose, known
only to its own members, while others note that the
Ancient Order often has access to many of the greatest
nobles in the land, personally serving as armorers and
weaponmakers for the mighty. Telos Asuras in particu-
lar has taken an interest in the Anvil as he sees a
potential to create a monopoly of skilled metalworkers.
Coreans Heaven
-from the Book of Sjlver:
And the House of Corean stands upon agreat stone
plateau in the heights of heawen, its adamantine walls
towering into the sky and its gates of mithril stand ocen to
the hosts of heawen. The gates stand ewer vigilantly
guarded lest the hordes of the abyss seek entrance, when
CHAPTER TWO: THE D lVlN E
they would becast shut and the beasts of hell would rain
curses upon themas they stood in impotence before their
mighty bars, until every soul was safely gathered from the
fields of the Shining One. Then the gates would spring
open to emit the legions of heaven, accompanied by the
trumpets of a thousand angels, and the Swords of Corean
would reap the fields, and evil would fall as grain before
a scythe.
And standing in peace once more, the House of
Corean would ring with theresounding noise of a thou-
sand anvils turning the riches of the earth to the hand of
man, wrought with the stone blood of the earth and
quenched in the purest snow. The celestial archons set
forth upon great wings to carry Coreans word to the
faithful, as the great Championsurveys thelimitless lands
below, where his people peacefully till the soil and live
eternally with the families they lost upon the earth in
heaven forever and forever. His eye casts forth, to and
fro, and anywhere that the wicked seek to disturb the
ways of heaven hedescends as the Avenger and casts the
dark ones screaming back to their hells. Wherever evil
lurks within the earth, his faithful abide it not. One day
the earth shall beas the valleys of heaven, and the good
shall befree of fear, and the wisewill turn their swords
into blouph shares and till the
and came upon a fair village. My heart leapt within me
for it felt likethe homeI lost as a child when the orcs of
Lede burned us out. But nothing prepared mefor the
weeping of joy that set upon mewhen my eyes fell upon
the beloved faces of my grandparents. I shall never forget
the way my mothers eyes shined with lovefor her sonnot
yet taken by heaven. My duty recalled meto theearth,
but my heart remains in heaven waiting for my return.
The Order of Silver secretly notes that the end of
the Crusade of Corean, should its end ever come, will
be far off indeed, as the wars of man are but moments
in the eyes of the gods. Over the centuries, a few of
them have visited Coreans heaven, however, and
returned with an unquenchable faith that honor and
virtue are embodied in the fields of paradise. Their
tomes write of celestial beings, called archons, some
in the forms of hounds and others winged and beau-
tiful, which serve the Shining One in his Great
House. They speak of magnificent lands that stretch
for thousands of miles around the mountain fortress
of Corean, wherein magic beasts are not titan terrors,
but are wise and wonderful creatures, dedicated to
protecting their lands and peoples. Shining dragons
lair upon the slopes of Coreans mount and in great
caves throughout the lands. Wise lammasu, feath-
ered serpents (couatl), packs of flickerinv
. .I
fields of plen ty , knowing
that evil I \ no mors
eled down into
0
yellow-furred hounds and wandering
lantern flames which sing with the
music of Coreans forge ensure that
even the deepeht fcorest is never com-
pletely dark and that anyone can walk
One in- , safely about paradise without fear.
mucted me, .
THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
speed:
Attacks:
Damage:
FaceJReach:
Special Attacks:
Speaial Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
45d8+450 (810 hp)
+I9 (+I1 Dex, +8 Divine Initiative)
40f t ., Fly 2OOFt. (perfect), swim 40Ft .
59 (+I1 Dex, +I3 Full plate, +20 deflection,
+15 natural)
Spear of the Sun +61/+56/+51/+46/+41/
+36/+31/+26/+21 melee, or +58/+53/+48/
+43/+38/+33/+28/+23/+18 ranged; or
Madriels feathers +51/+46/+41/+37/+31/
+26/+21/+16/+11 ranged.
SpearoftheSunld8+16 and special qualities
(see below), Madrielsfeathersspecial quali
ties (see below)
5f t . by 5Ft./5ft.
Spell-like abilities, spells, magic items
Damage reduction 40/+4, SR 38, regeneration
15, aura of mercy, Feathery touch, redemption
Divine creation, divine empowerment 5, di
vine Favor 3, divine immunity, divine initia
tive 1, divine knowledge 5, divine language,
divine protection 4, divine puissance 3, di
vine resistance 4, divine retribution, divine
speed 3, divine summoning, divine telepa
thy, divine vision, gods avatar
Fort +36, Ref +40, Will +45
Str 32, Dex 33, Con 30, Int 30, Ws 48, Cha 40
Concentration +58, CraFt +58, Diplomacy +63,
Gatherlnformation+39,HandleAnimal+63,Heal
+67, l nbi t Direction +43, Knowiedqe (arcana)
+58; Knowledge (rdqion) +58, Kn;;wiedge (4
ography) +34, Knowledge (history) +34, Listen
+43, Perform+39, Ride +38, Scry +58, Search
+34, SpellcraFt +58, Spot +43, Swim +54, Use
Rope +38
Feats: Alertness,&ewPotion,CombatCasting,Combat
Reflexes,CraFt Wondrous Item, Empower Spell,
Extend Spell,ForgeRing, Improved Initiative,
Maximize Spell, Power Attack Bc k en spell,
Cl i mat ef Temi n: Any
Organization: Solitary (unique)
Challenge Rating: 42
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always neutral good
Domal ins;:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range: None
Air, Good, Healing, Plants, Sun
A spear with a tassel OF peacock Feathers.
Descnptj on
During the Divine War, both the land and the
people suffered terribly. Whole races were wiped out,
titans and their allies brutally slaughtered men, women
and children, and those who survived were often
horribly mutated or deranged. Through the entire
bloody history, one figure inspired hope, compassion
and peace in those lucky enough to see her. Madriel,
the Redeemer, was perhaps the most revered Goddess
on all of Scarn. When not fighting the titans directly,
she was among the wars victims, raising slain faithful
to fight again, making the broken whole, healing the
wounded, curing the sick and destroying any undead
that crossed her path. Hers was a righteous, yet
compassionate fury, fueled by her sorrow and an-
guish.
Since the end of the Titanswar, Madriel has
come to be known as the First Angel of Mercy, due in
large part to the manifestation of her avatar on Scam
- that of an armored angel held aloft on lustrous
wings with exotic feathers. Her armor glows with the
divine radiance of the heavens, and when forced into
combat, she wields a spear forged of pure sunlight.
Madriel is especially popular among the com-
mon folk of Scarn, who pray to her for good harvests,
plentiful rains and abundant sunlight. These prayers,
especially for those of rain, became so numerous that
the Redeemer bequeathed responsibility for the clouds,
rain and rainbows to her only daughter Syhana. Since
then, more of the farmers prayers have been directed
toward Syhana, leaving Madriel time to tend to other
duties.
Today, Madriel sends her avatar to Scarn to
bring mercy and ease the suffering of the truly devout
and to thwart the schemes of her wicked sister,
Belsameth. The Divine Truce prevents her from
confronting Belsameth directly, but many beings of
great power serve the Mother of Mercy, and they
often find themselves pitted against the minions of
the Slayer. In fact, Madriels avatar is often accompa-
nied by her herald and various planetars, trumpet
archons, avorals or lantern archons.
lnvoca tjon Benefj t
The devout of Madriel who spend a full round
invoking the Redeemers name gain a +1 bonus on
saves against negative energy attacks as well as the
ability to heal one extra point of damage per healing
spell. Worshippers can pray for three consecutive
rounds for a maximum of +3 on saves or can pray for
one round for a maximum of +1 per die for healing
spells (no bonus for cantrip level spells).
Combat
Madriels avatar possesses combat skills equal to
a 20th-level fighter. Nevertheless, she despises armed
conflict and avoids it if at all possible. Her youth as
the twin sister to the cruel and merciless Belsameth
taught her to hold her own in battle, but Madriel has
never learned to take pleasure in bloodshed. She
prefers to tend to the sick and wounded, giving them
strength, easing their suffering, and, in certain cases,
giving them new life to continue a crusade.
However, Madriels avatar can be pushed too far.
If moved to anger on behalf of her followers, or by the
suffering of the innocent, she attacks with blinding
speed, impaling foes on her Spear of the Sun, which
often destroys undead instantly. Fallen comrades can
be raised with a touch of the Redeemers wings, and
Madriels avatar can use her long flight feathers for
both creation and destruction.
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Spells: Madriels avatar can cast any spell acces-
sible to clerics, bards, or paladins, all as a 20th-level
cleric. She does not need to prepare her spells nor-
mally; she selects the spell she wants and casts it. She
does not need any components or foci - she simply
casts the spells with a thought.
Spell-Like Abilities: In addition to her normal
spellcasting abilities, Madriels ava-
tar can cast healing spells (cure,
heal, restoration, resurrection,
and so on) or any spell from
the domain of Sun at will,
no more than once per
round. These are cast as by
a 20th-level cleric (save
DC 25 +spell level).
Aura of Mercy (Su):
Madriel is compassion
and mercy personified.
As such, when she
manifests on Scam,
her avatar exudes
a circle of divine
health, with full hit points, all diseases cured and all
negative levels removed. Madriel reserves the use of
this ability for times of great need or for when she
wishes to raise a truly deserving hero.
Redemption (Su): Madriel is a goddess of mercy,
and she believes that even her most stalwart foe has
a chance at salvation. In the goddess eyes, no soul is
too corrupt that it can-
not be saved. The soul
of any fc
Madriel I
(L
evil creature within
this radius suffers
the effects of a
tures receive no
the effect of the
stead of -2. Any
good-aligned cleric within this
radius gains the benefits of having all
healing spells maximized as per the
Metamagic feat, with no increased casting
cost or time. Madriels priests and wor-
shippers gain double the maximum effect
of any healing spell cast, as long as they
remain within the 200-foot radius (this
effect stacks with the Maximize Spell ef-
fect described previously ). This ability takes
the place of divine presence for Madriels
avatar.
or those withclose ties to
evil deities, often turn
down redemption, count-
ing on their wicked
masters to deal with their
souls appropriately. This
ability has been known to
result in the creation of
such strange creatures as
good-aligned titanspawn.
Divine Summoning
(Su): Three times per day,
Madriel can summon
3d6 hopes (see Creature
Collection 11, page 94),
2d6 avoral, l d6 astral
devas or 1 planetar.
avatar, the First Angel of Mercys
avatar can brine him back from the
)e slain by
3r her avatar
chance to turn
darkness and
convert to the
Madriel. Such
creatures are
creatures, once free
choose redemption
over damnation. Es-
pecially evil creatures,
. .
dead by spending a full round touch-
ing his lifeless bodv with her wings. Madriels avatar SpeafoffbeSun (Majormjfact)
Y -
is subject to attacks of opportunity during this time.
At the end of the round, the person is restored to full
Description: When the Titanswar began,
Madriel realized that she would be forced to take up
THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
arms. To prepare for this, she traveled to the sun.
Flying into its fiery heart, she forged a mighty spear
from pure sunlight.
Powers: This +5 flaming holy ghost touch longspear
ofreturning is made from a shaft of pure sunlight and
radiates light as per a daylight spell, even in magical
darkness. Any undead struck by the spear take qua-
druple damage, and must make Will save (DC equal
to the amount of damage inflicted by the spear) or be
destroyed outright. The weapon has no weight and
can be thrown to its maximum range without suffer-
ing any range increment penalties. It can also be used
as a reach or melee weapon, unlike most other
longspears. The spear instantly returns to Madriels
(or her avatars) hand after its attack roll. Anyone
other than Madriel and her avatar who tries to wield
the spear takes 30d6 per round, with no saving throw
alllowed. Madriel can voluntarily suspend this effect,
and she occasionally lends the spear to a favored
follower, but this is very rare.
Madnel sFeathers(Minor Artjfacts)
Description: The avatar of Madriel possesses
angelic wings that are lined with feathers resembling
those of a peacock. When she is too far away to
personally administer healing, or, in some instances,
righteous justice, one of these feathers can be used
instead.
Powers: Each of Madriels avatars wings is lined
with what appear as male peacock feathers. Instead of
a normal attack action, Madriel can choose to pluck
one of these feathers and hurl it at friend or foe. She
hits automatically with one of seven effects of her
choosing that are cast at 20th-level and which occur
upon impact. The effects she can choose from include
heal, mass heal, greater dispelling, disintegrate, hold mon-
ster, fireball, true seeing. A Fortitude save (DC 35) can
be made to resist these effects. Each wing has 24 such
feathers, which regenerate every morning at sunrise.
Full Plate of Redemptjon
(Mjnor Artifact)
Description: Madriel manifests on Scam in the
form of an armored angel. Madriels armor is of godly
make and is awe-inspiring, adding to the already
powerful presence of the Redeemer. It also affords
superior magical protection to the goddess.
Powers: This +5 full plate shines brightly. It has
no maximum Dexterity bonus, 0% arcane spell fail-
ure, and no discemable weight. In addition, it has a
special variant of the blinding power (Core Rulebook
IZ, page 181). At will, the Redeemer can cause the
armor to emit the divine light of the goddess, blinding
anyone within 60 feet. Affected creatures must make
a Reflex saving throw (DC 30) or be permanently
blinded. If a Reflex save is successful, the subject is
blinded for ld4 hours. This permanent divine blind-
ness can be cured only by a cure or wish spell cast at
20th level.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
eHealer. Modnel sHerald
* I
Hi t Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Speed:
Feats:
Cl i mat el Tmi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Medium-Size Outsider (Gwd)
19d8+114 (228 hp)
+10 (+6 Dex, +4 lmproved Initiative)
80 ft., Climb 40 f t .
26 (+6 Dex, +10 natural)
Holy Touch+24/+1'?/+14/+'? melee, or +25/
+20/+15/+10 ranged touch
Hok Touch fd6 +5 plus 2d6 damage against
evil-aligned creatures
5f t . by 5f t ./ 5-15ft.
Greater turning, channel OF health
DamageReduction18/+3,SR20,positiveenergy
Fort +17, Ref +17, Wi l l +18
Str 20, Dex 22, Con 23, Int 19, Wis 25, Cha 16
Akhemy+l5, Climb+16, Concentration +E, 0;
plomacy +26, Exape Artist +17, Gather l n f ma
tion+l4,Heal+30,lntimidate+l4,lntuitDirection
+18, Knowledge (acana) +E, Knowledge (reli
gim) +27, Knowledge (dead) +Z', Spellcraft +25
Alertness, Brew Potion, Combat Reflexes,
Extra 'Turning, Power Attack,
Any land
Solitary (unique),or accompanying Madriel's
avatar and/or followers.
16
None
Always neutral good
None
Des cn p ti on
Madriel once involved herself far more in the
daily lives of her people, and she was once more
bound to the land than she is today. Farmers would
pray for her aid and be rewarded based upon the depth
of their faith. She was invoked when couples were
married and almost always made her presence felt
when her worshippers were about to cross over the
threshold between life and death, entering her Cita-
del of the Sun. She would often send envoys or, on
occasion, appear on Scam itself to administer healing
or restore life to a slain follower. Then the gods
rebelled against the titans- whole civilizations were
wiped out, populations decimated - the land itself
took grievous wounds and cried out for healing.
At first she tried to care for her people, but
within a few years, it all became too much for Madriel.
She could not keep the wanton destruction in check,
and whenever she walked the land, thousands cried
to her for succor. She had no choice but to comply,
healing the masses and fighting the titans, often to
the limit of her ability. While fighting on behalf of
the dark elves, Madriel was sorely wounded by Chern.
Drained beyond the ability to defend herself, the
Redeemer would have perished at the hands of the
titan of plagues were it not for the timely interven-
tion of Corean and Vangal. The pair drove Chern off,
allowing Madriel to escape. Frustrated, Chern turned
his fury upon the elven demigod, and the deity's
enraged followers destroyed him.
Madriel then realized that she could not con-
tinue in this manner and survive the Titanswar. The
Redeemer retreated to the farthest comer of Scam
and vested a part of her power with sentience, giving
it form and substance. Thus, Madriel gave birth to her
herald, a genderless being composed of the positive
energies that fuel the goddess' righteous mercy.
Known only as the Healer, Madriel's herald
wordlessly walks the Scarred Lands, curing the sick
and healing the wounded, restoring the dead to life,
and granting rest to the undead. Allies of the Re-
deemer rejoice at the sight of the Healer, for they
know that it bears a portion of their goddess' power.
Combat
. _
Asitsnameim- . . .
plies, the Healer .
rives in advance
of Madriel's
avatar, restor-
ness at
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those who would
and interfere
the Redeemer. '
it to reach :
brilliant energy,
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THE DIVINE b THE DEFEATED
Core Rukbook 11, page 186). As such, it allows the
Healer to ignore armor but renders it unable to strike
undead. Ona successful hit, undead take damage only
from the holiness of the Healers attack, rather than
the full damage an ordinary evil creature would
receive (holy, Core Rukbook 11, page 186).
Positive Energy (Ex): As a being composed
entirely of positive energy, the Healer can turn or
destroy undead as a 19th-level cleric. Additionally,
because the herald isso attuned to positive energy, it
receives the maximum benefit of any positive energy
spell cast upon it, such as all cure spells. This energy
affinity also renders the Healer immune to any nega-
tive energy or death effects.
Greater Turning (Su): Instead of a normal
turning attempt, the Healer can choose to perform a
greater turning for one or more of its normal turning
attempts. Any undead turned in this manner are
automatically destroyed.
Channel of Health (Su): The Healer, being
composed entirely of positive energy, can choose to
channel a portion of this energy as a standard action.
By channeling its energy into another being, in the
form ofhit points, it can reproduce any effect from the
domain of healing. The more powerful the effect, the
more hitpoints the herald must sacrifice (see table for
exact costs). The herald cannot use these powers on
itself.
Channeling Costs
Hit Point cost Effect
1 C m minor wounds
2 Cure light wounds
4 Cm&te wounds
a Cure serious wounds
16 Cure cri ti cal wounds
20 Healing circle
32 Heal
44 Regenerate
64 Mass heal
114 True resurrection
Madriels Page
Jolarian Highsong, Priest of the Order of the
Morning Sky, Madriels Page, Male Human, Clr 10:
M; HD 10d8+20; hp 80: Init +4 (Improved Initia-
tive); Spd 20 ft.; AC 2 l (+ l l adamantine full plate);
Ark +10 (+12)/+5 (+7) melee, +9 ranged (ld6+3,
+5 vs. titanspawn, quarterstaff,ld6+5, crit 18-20/x3,
double damage to undead, returning Sunray Spear
halfspear; ALCG; SV Fort +9, Ref +3, Will +12; Str
13, Dex 10, Con 15, Int 11, Wis 20, Cha 16
Skills: Concentration +15, Diplomacy +10,
Knowledge (religion) +13, Heal +11 .Feats: Brew
Potion, Cleave, Extra Turning, Improved Initiative,
Power Attack
Possessions: Sunray Spear (see Relics and Rituals,
page 207), Adamantine Full plate, Periapt of Health,
incandescent blue Ioun stone (+2 Wis), golden holy
symbol (Sunray Spear)
Domains: Healing, Sun
Cleric Spells Per Day: 6/5+1/5+1/4+1/4+1/2+1
Born in the town of Sengia in AV 127, young
J olarian seemed gifted with the blessings of the First
Angel of Mercy. Growing up, the child showed a
natural aptitude toward healing and martial skills. In
his 16th year of life, he left his parents farm and
traveled north, seeking out the nearest temple of
Madriel in the hopes of becoming a healer.
It was around this time, however, that a great
morgaunt infestation began in southern Vesh. The
creatures poured out of the Mourning Marshes in
droves, and the infestation spread quickly through-
out the land. J olarian, who was just completing his
clerical training, learned that his hometown had
been infested and returned home to aid his parents.
At first, all seemed well.
Unknown to J olarian, his father had been bitten
a week earlier while fighting a neighbor-turned-
morgaunt. Another six days passed without incident,
but on the night of the sixth day, J olarian awakened
from his sleep to find himself attacked by his own
father, now a fearsome morgaunt.
Sickened and fearful, J olarian fought back and
slew his father. Rushing to his parents bedchamber,
his worst fears were realized - his mother had been
slain by her infected father. Filled with sorrow, J olarian
burned the corpses of his parents, then blessed and
buried the ashes. Then he waited.
The next morning, a cleansing patrol from the
Order of the Morning Sky arrived in Sengia with
orders to burn the town to the ground, the only sure
means of preventing the infestation from spreading.
J olarian met them at the edge of town and aided them
as they purged his childhood home.
Not wanting the obviously afflicted boys deeds
to go unrewarded, Captain Sephoj Stormshield
brought the child to a Madrielite temple for cleans-
ing. It was, however, to no avail. The morgaunt grubs
had infected J olarian for too long. When the healers
told him the somber news, J olarian simply asked that
Stormshield kill him quickly.
Before Stormshield could carry out this selfless
request, Madriels avatar appeared with a flash of
light as brilliant as the sun. With a gentle caress ofher
angelic wings, the Redeemer healed J olarian, and
when he awakened, informed him that he was her
newest page, giving him one of her legendary Sunray
Spears.
J olarian takes his position very seriously, and his
actions speak for him -healing the sick, comforting
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
the grief-stricken, and smiting undead with holy
vengeance, always seeking to embody the mercy and
justice of his patron.
Madriels Worship and Worshippers
Where Corean is the most respected god in the
Scarred Lands, Madriel is probably the most beloved.
Popular among the commoners, she is viewed as the
one god who is truly compassionate to her followers.
Her shrines are among the most numerous on Scarn,
ranging from small roadside shelters to fortress-like
temples constructed by the Order of the Morning
Sky.
It is informal worship, however, that creates the
unbreakable cornerstone of Madriels power. While
it is true that several nations hold Madriel as their
official goddess, she gains her greatest strength from
individual worship by the common folk.
Farmers invoke her daily for aid in tilling their
fields, hoping that the goddess will smile upon them
and grant them a bountiful harvest. The Redeemer
also occasionally instructs her daughter, Syhana, to
bring rain to a particular field, so that the farmer can
know that his faith has been rewarded. It has been
said that the Redeemer once blessed the farmlands of
the nation of Darakeene, which accounts for the
nations plentiful harvests. However, enemies of
Darakeene whisper that this boon is actually the work
of sorcery.
Weddings are a joyous occasion for all involved,
especially for the First Angel of Mercy. When not
actively thwarting titanspawn or attending to other
godly business, Madriel takes time to view and bless
weddings. Some scholars credit the goddess with the
invention of weddings, whereas cynics see them as
yet another means for the nations of Scarn to tax
their people.
Because of her affinity for marriage ceremonies,
it has become the common custom among worship-
pers of Madriel, if not throughout Scam, to leave the
first seat at the wedding banquet unoccupied. This is
out of respect for the goddess, and it allows her an
honored place to sit - next to the brides family -
should she choose to grace the proceedings with her
presence.
The Redeemer appears to the dying souls of her
faithful, escorting the departed to her Citadel of the
Sun. As Madriels clergy explain it, the Redeemer
acts as a ward for the soul against the depredations of
the gods Chardun and Belsameth. Either of these two
would think nothing of snatching a soul during its
journey and twisting it to serve them as undead.
Belsameth, in fact, takes great pleasure in doing such
things; only through the intervention of Madriel can
souls safely reach their eternal resting-place.
The one time that people always invoke Madriel
is during healing rites. Without her blessing, no
living thing on Scarn could mend itself. Yet, she is
not a harsh deity. The First Angel of Mercy knows
that there are times when invoking her name during
healing might only bring greater hurt upon the in-
voker or the recipient. It is then acceptable not to
invoke Madriels name.
Otherwise, if a priest or herbalist does not rou-
tinely invoke Madriels name when healing, he can
expect one of two punishments. The first is the lesser
punishment - the temporary loss of healing spells
until the next sunrise. The second punishment is
more severe, and is imposed only if a healer consis-
tently and willfully ignores Madriel. In this case, the
healer loses all healing spells permanently, unless he
prays to Madriel and asks forgiveness. If the Re-
deemer chooses to recognize such an individual, she
gives the offender a quest, which, if successfully
completed, results in the restoration of the petitioners
healing spells. This quest is usually difficult, and
involves offering mercy or aid to a particularly belea-
guered group of Madriels followers.
Eking a god, Madriel maintains a planar domain,
although she would much rather be among her wor-
shippers on Scarn. Her true form resides in Aolib,
which is a portion of the divine planes also known as
the Realm of the Ever-Shining Sun. Her Citadel of
the Sun is found her, and it serves as the final dwelling
place of Madriels loyal followers.
Like her sister, Belsameth, Madriel also keeps a
palace in the Material Plane. It is a projection of the
Citadel of the Sun from Aolib, and it either circles
Scams sun or rests upon its surface. There are three
ways to reach the Citadel: by receiving a direct
invitation by Madriel, by visiting as a waypoint on a
redeemed souls journey, or by following one of
Syhanas rainbow paths.
When Madriel is not in her citadel, her herald
presides over it. He keeps order and provides comfort
to all who visit. The Citadel is also home to ghaele,
trumpet archons, astral devas, planetars, solars and
the few hopes that were not corrupted by Chern. The
Citadel is always a cheerful place, full of light and life,
with warmth radiating from the walls, floors, and
even the ceilings.
One section of her domain consists of nothing
but farmland blessed by Madriel and tilled by those
who wish to continue their service in the next life.
Occasionally, the Redeemer gifts a farmer with a
plant from this holy farm; the mortal who receives
such a gift is guaranteed a plentiful harvest for the rest
of his life. The farm contains plant life no longer
found on Scarn; some say that it is actually a portion
of the Flourishing Flats, which was saved by Madriel
from destruction.
Deep within the Citadel of the Sun, at its very
heart, lies a small room. It is Madriels greatest accom-
plishment, and only four other beings alive, besides
herself, know of its existence. The room, called the
Healing Halls, contains the healing power of the
T HE D I V I N E &THE DEFEA TED
goddess magnified a thousandfold. Those who enter
this place are instantly cured of any injury or disease,
and the dead are restored to full health.
Madriels holy righteousness is exemplified in
her one sanctioned order, the Order of the Morning
Sky. Founded in 6 AV, the order exists to end the
suffering of innocents in the name of Madriel. Be-
cause of this vision and because of the current state of
Scam, it is no wonder that this group consists of the
most militant of Madriels worshippers. Referred to
by detractors as chaotic paladins, the order seeks to
spread the influence of the Redeemer throughout all
of Scarn. It has in large part succeeded, due mostly to
its current leader, High Priest Vincent Adriam. He
has adopted a no-nonsense attitude with most of the
nations of Scarn, most of whom (at least grudgingly)
alllow the order to travel where it needs to without
interference.
To the order, the ends truly do justify the means.
They do anything within their power to strengthen
the peoples opinion of Madriel. One can find mem-
bers of the order anywhere; they heal the sick and
tend to those that need other assistance, all in the
name of the Redeemer.
The order also serves as the front line of defense
against the undead. They also combat leftover dis-
eases created by Chern and often destroy more
powerful undead, such as vampires or mummies.
Some feel that the orders treatment of villages with
morgaunt infestations - the inhabitants have three
days to destroy the infection themselves or be subject
to utter destruction - is at odds with the goddess
merciful nature, but members of the order insist that
such practices are necessary to prevent greater evil.
The Order of the Morning Sky charges nothing
for its services, but does request two things whenever
beginning an undertaking - that their proposals and
tactics be implemented immediately and without
question, and that a temple dedicated to Madriel be
constructed upon completion of their mission. In
Vesh, those who do not join the Vigils often become
priests of the Order of the Morning Sky.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
speed:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feab:
ClimatelTmain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
40d8+774 (1094 hp)
+3? (+13 Dex, +16 Divine Initiative)
50 Ft.
63 (+23 Dex, +20 deflection, +10 natural)
Longsword +5?/+54/+4?/+44/+39/+34/
+29/+24/+1? melee; HuntersLongbowand
Arrowsofthe Huntress+70/+65/+60/+55/
+50/+45/+40/+35/+30 ranged
Longsword ld8+16, Hunters Longbow and
Arrows of the Huntress ld8+16
5 ft. by 5 Ft.15 ft.
Befuddle, spells, spell-like abilities
Damage reduction 40/+4,SR 35, regeneration
30, heal werebeast, song of Tanil
Divine creation, divine empowerment 2, di
vine favor 3, divine immunity, divine initia
tive 2, divine knowledge 3, divine language,
divine presence, divine protection 4, divine
puissance 5, divine resistance 6, divine ret
ribution, divine speed 4, divine summoning,
divine telepathy, divine vision, gods avatar
Fort +32, Ref +46, Will +45
Str 42, Dex 56, Con 47, I nt 33, Ws 54, Cha 35
Animal Empathy +58, Balance +46, Climb +3?,
Concentration+37,CraFt(bowmaking)+l?,CraFt
(fletching)+22,Craft(leathenvcrking)+18,CraFt
(trapmaking) +1?, Handle Animal +58, Heal +65,
Hide +61, lntimidate +32, lntuit Direction +61,
J ump +34, Knowledge (arcana) +15, Knowledge
(geography) +20, Knowledge (nature) +23,
Knowledge (the planes) +14, Knowledge (Eli
ion) +18, Listen +70, Move Silently +6?, Per
form (singing) +n, Perform (pan pipes) +31,
Profession(fisher)+30,Profeaion(herder)+~9,
Profession (hunter) +41, Search +58, Sense tvlo
tive+68, Spot +70, Swim+38,Tumble+45,Use
Magic Device +20, UseRope +61, Wildemea
h e +68
Alertness, Dodge, Exotic Weapon ProFiclemy
(mdee arrows), Expertise, Far Shot, Mobility,
Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Run, Shot on the
Run, Track
Sol i tary(uni que)orwi thl d6 houndsoFTanil
25
Standard
Always chaotic good
Animals, Chaos, !-uck, Plants, Travel,Trickwy
Three bronze arrows lying parallel.
None
Any
Description
Tanil, goddess of hunting, travel, music and
freedom, has changed somewhat since the Divine
War. To ensnare her evil father so that Corean could
defeat him, Tanil was forced to employ the cruelest
trickery of her long existence.
Once a laughing maiden, her eyes gleaming with
a mischief that rivaled even Enkili, the cruelty of the
Divine War and its aftermath transformed Tanil
THE DIVINE 8c THE DEFEATED
forever. She is more serious now, and her songs are
sadder. Perhaps when the land has healed she will
return to her old self, but for now the wounded state
of the Scarred Lands consumes her. The power she
once devoted to frivolity and games is now directed to
healing of the land and to the protection of all that is
good and pure.
Since birth, Tanil has been very close to her
mother, Denev, and from this bond, she gained a love
of nature and all living things. Coreans worshippers
sometimes complain that Tanil prefers animals and
trees to people, and indeed there may be some truth
to this - she certainly spends more time away from
intelligent beings than near them. All animals adore
her, for though she is a huntress, they know she would
never harm any natural or good creature without the
greatest need or without the creatures willing sacri-
fice. Anyone who needlessly harms the good and the
natural, however, is free sport in Tanils eyes.
Tanils love of nature is exemplified in her dis-
like of cities, which she feels disturb the pristine
peace of her forests and plains. Her avatar manifests
only in cities when absolutely necessary, and some
believe her to be openly hostile toward city-dwellers,
risking the enmity of Hedrada, Lord of Cities. In
truth, Tanil does not hate cities or their inhabitants,
but neither does she harbor much affection for them.
Yet, while Tanils compassion has remained un-
changed her birth, the violence of the Divine War
has somehow changed her once mischievous and
rebellious nature. Today the Huntress suffers from an
aching wanderlust and a deep-seated need for free-
dom. She can never remain long in one place, and
rumors relate that her avatar travels to the other
continents of the Scarred Lands on occasion, spend-
ing months at a time away from Ghelspad. The
imprisonment or enslaving of any living thing horri-
fies her. Some even whisper that Tanils love of
freedom goes too far, and that she and her followers
plot the release of one or more titans. Given the
anguish that Tanil herself suffered at the hands of the
titans, her followers are likely to react violently if any
such thing is suggested in their presence.
Tanil wears many guises in the mortal world. As
well as being the tireless champion of all animals,
plants and natural places, Tanil also grants painless
release to the old and sick, delivering her chosen
servants or other worthy creatures into the care of
Nemorga, and asking only that the Lord of the Dead
treat each soul with fairness and mercy. Though she
might prefer it if no animal ever had to die, she also
cannot see a living being caged in a body wracked by
pain or disease. Many feel that Tanils compassion is
another result of her experiences before and during
the Divine War, when countless innocents suffered
at the hands of the titans -far more thanTanil could
offer succor by herself.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
It is not really true, however, that Tanil loves
animals more than people. She is a great defender of
mistreated women and children, and she has been
ever since the unwilling and incestuous union that
produced her daughter, the demigoddess Idra. Hare
mony in the home and family are important to her,
and she is always ready to avenge victims of rape,
abuse or injustice of any kind.
In addition, Tanil is the champion of all misfits
and orphans. This aspect of her being was born of the
shame and sorrow that she felt when her father,
Hrinruuk, slew Hedradas daughter. Though Tanil
had nothing to do with Miridums death, her remorse
at her fathers actions knew no bounds. As though to
atone for Hrinruuks wrongs, Tanil approached the
elves, who had also recently lost their god, and vowed
herself to succor them in their mourning and pain.
From that point onward, Tanil become an important
protector of the elves and, along with the titan
Denev, a kind of surrogate deity who helps to ease
their grief.
Tanils devotion to the wronged and abandoned
did not cease with the elves. She has also become the
divine protectress of many good and neutral
titanspawn, such as dryads, unicorns, and griffons.
Social misfits often turn to Tanil as well. Ugly crea-
tures, people with physical deformities, good people
outcast for political, religious or cultural reasons -
all find Tanils arms open and her bow ready in their
defense.
Legend has it that long ago, before Idra was
conceived, Tanil was agoddess of sex, fertility, nature
and abundance all together in one glorious aspect.
She had inherited Denevs powers of nature and the
earth as well as Hrinruuks inherent charm, whimsi-
cal nature and talent for pleasure (though none of his
cruelty). Some even claim that Tanil was the greatest
of all the goddesses in those early days; certainly she
was the most beautiful.
Even though she was his daughter, however,
Hrinruuk found he could not resist Tanils divine
allure. In spite ofher protests, struggles and the bitter
scars she inflicted upon him, Hrinruuk gave in to his
selfish lusts and raped his own daughter, the embodi-
ment of spring, delight and all beautiful living things.
After her violation, so claim the ancient myths,
Tanil disappeared from the land for two years, and all
of Ghelspad was shrouded in winter and darkness for
many months. Countless people, plants and animals
died from cold and starvation, and when spring
finally came again, Tanil herself was changed almost
as deeply as the ravaged land. Though she retained
her powers of nature and joy, and though she could
still provide her followers with food and safety, her
beauty had faded somewhat, as had her ability to
grant pleasure to all those who worshipped her.
Instead, she brought back with her a young daughter,
Idra, who had absorbed from Tanil all the pieces of
herself that would otherwise have been destroyed by
Hrinruuks terrible crime.
Tanils avatar now appears as a boyish and ath-
letic humanoid huntress or bard. Her dress, race and
features generally reflect whatever culture she en-
counters. As a huntress, she carries the mighty Hunters
Longbow that she stole from her father before Corean
slew him, as well as the bronze shafted and silver
tipped Arrows ofthe Huntress that she used during the
Divine War. Several hounds of Tanil often accom-
pany her. As a bard, she carries a magnificent set of
panpipes and usually one or two other musical instru-
ments. Her singing voice is extraordinary.
lnvocatjon Benefjt
For every round that a character spends invoking
Tanil, she gains a +1 bonus on attacks with ranged
weapons or a +1 bonus on any roll involving music.
The maximum invocation benefit gained in this
manner is +3.
Combat
Tanils avatar avoids melee if at all possible,
preferring to use her bow and spells while encourag-
ing followers with bardic songs. If forced into melee,
Tanils avatar fights two-handed, as a ranger, with
whatever weapons are available to her. She has
defeated mighty monsters using only an Arrow of the
Huntress in each hand as melee weapons.
In addition to the Arrows of the Huntress, Tanils
avatar usually carries ld4+ 1 Tanils Screaming Arrows
(see Relics and Rituals, page 207), and uses them at
need. These arrows are not affected by the magic of
the Everfull Quiver.
Befuddle (Su): Once per round, Tanils avatar
can choose to sacrifice three of her regular ranged
attacks to make a single Befuddle attack. To do so, she
first explains to her arrow what she wants and then
shoots a target. She receives the highest attack bonus
ofthe three that she sacrifices, but all damage bonuses
are negated. If the arrow hits, it inflicts ld8 points of
subdual damage and the creature must make a Will
save (DC equal to Tanils attack bonus for the shot).
A successful save still leaves the creature staggered for
one round (see Core Rulebook II, page 85). If the save
fails, the creature becomes confused and disoriented
and acts randomly (see table) its following round. At
the beginning of every round thereafter, the creature
makes another Will save (cumulative DC -3 per
round after the first). As soon as the creature makes
the save, it returns to normal. If the roll is a failure, the
GM rolls again on the Random Actions table.
THE DI V I NE &, THE DEFEATED
Random Act i ons For Befuddled creatures or characters (d20)
1-3
4-5
Tar get sings, dances or capers madl y
about, and can t ake no act i on.
Tar get runs away screami ng, maki ng a
runni ng di r ect l y away From t he avat ar . It
can t ake no ot her act i on.
Tar get begi ns t o sob and howl uncon
t rol l abl y and cannot at t ack.
Target f al k t o the y d , lwghing hysteri
cal l y.Thet wget is proneandcannot moveor
at t adc
The target immediately attempts t o eat the
nearest inedible object - a rock, pi ece of
wood, a weapon, and so on, and can take no
adi on.
Target sits silent and motionless even if in
melee. The target is prone and cmi der ed
stunned.
15-16 Thet aget wandma full movedirectly away
frcun the avatar and can take no other adi on.
17-18 The target begins t o yoom and preen itself
or a nearby companion. A companion being
preened suffers a - 4 penalty to attack and AC.
No ef f ect ; t ar get act s normal l y t hi s
round.
Roll again twi ce and, if possible, combine the
t wo &om.
Spells: Tanil casts spells as a 20th-level ranger
and .Dh-level bard. She has access to all bard and
ranger spells. She does not need to prepare these
spells; she simply selects the spell she wants and casts
it. Tanil casts her spells with a thought - she needs
no components or foci of any kind.
Spell-Like Abilities: In addition to her normal
spellcasting abilities, Tanil can cast any spell from
the Plants or Animals domain or any druid spell of 6th
level or lower at will, no more than once per round.
These abilities are as the spells cast by a 20th-level
cleric (or druid) (save DC 22 +spell level).
Heal Werebeast (Su): Tanil considers werebeasts
to be an abomination and a perversion of the natural
creatures she loves. She prefers to avoid violence and
pain whenever possible, but she cannot allow her
forests to be polluted with Belsameths horrors. When
Tanuls avatar encounters a werebeast, she always
tries to purge the land of its poison without harming
it. Any werebeast she touches must make a Fortitude
save (DC 22) or be permanently changed from a
lycanthrope into a natural creature. If the original
transformation into a werebeast was involuntary, the
werebeast has an opportunity to choose whether to
return to its original form or to permanently take
animal form, so a human werewolf could choose to
become either human or wolf. If, however, the being
chose lycanthropy deliberately, it receives no choice
in the matter and is irrevocably changed into its beast
form. This is not an enchantment and can be re-
versed only by a polymorph any object or wish spell.
6-7
8-10
11-12
13-14
19
20
Song of Tanil (Su): Tanils singing voice is far
beyond any mortals ability to duplicate, and those
unaffected by her songs are few indeed. Once per day,
Tanils avatar can invoke the power of Divine Song.
All who hear her must make a Will save (DC 22) or
become incapable of deliberately harming Tanils
avatar in any way for the duration of that avatars
existence in the mortal realm. Those immune to
cham spells remain unaffected by this ability. The
enchantment breaks if Tanils avatar harms or at-
tacks the creature, if a break enchantment spell is cast
by a cleric of at least 20th level, or if the avatar leaves
the mortal world.
Divine Summoning (Su): Three times per day,
Tanils avatar can summon 5d10 HD of chaotic good
creatures. She usually summons woodland or wild
animals, but in extreme situations she calls up outsid-
ers or other supernatural beasts.
Nun fers Longbow (Major Artifact)
Description: This composite longbow was cre-
ated by Hrinruuk long before the gods were born.
Tanil tricked him into giving it to her during the
Divine War and she has used it as her own ever since.
I t is delicately carved with all manner of animals and
crafted from what appears to be polished ebony and
ash. The material of the bow is actually some un-
known form of magic wood that is much stronger and
more flexible than that of any known tree. Legend
has it that the bow was once much more powerful
than it is now, but Hrinruuks heartless usage of the
artifact had twisted it so deeply that Tanil, in purify-
ing it, had to reduce its powers to their current levels.
Powers: The Hunters Longbow is impossible for
any character with a Strength under 35 to use, and for
anyone with strength under 40 it is so difficult to draw
that it imposes a -1 to hit. The incredible power
behind every shot allows the wielder of the Hunters
Longbow to add her strength bonus on all damage rolls
(as a mighty composite longbow, Core Rulebook I,
page 113) with a maximum strength bonus of +20. In
addition, the Hunters Longbow grants its bearer a
constant danger sense as the 9th-level spell, foresight
(see core rulebook 1, page 207) and prey sense as the
4th-level spell, locate creature, cast by a 20th-level
sorcerer (see core rulebook I, page 223). Some say the
Hunters Longbow can be harmed or destroyed only by
its maker, Hrinruuk, who is of course in no position
to do so.
Arrows of the Huntress
(Mjnor Artjfact)
Description: The Arrows of theHuntress have
bronze shafts, silver tips and gray fletching. Tanil
created them long ago and occasionally lends one out
to great heroes for mighty quests. Originally, Tanil
crafted 21 arrows, each with its own special power,
but several were destroyed during the Divine War,
and only 13 remain today. These chaotic good, intel-
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ligent weapons are absolutely identical to one an-
other in appearance, and only Tanil can tell them
apart. In personality, however, they are very differ-
ent. Some are friendly and others more churlish;
some are helpful and others mischievous. In general,
however, the Arrows of the Huntress are fairly coop-
erative for chaotic good characters. All characters of
nonevil and nonlawful alignment can attempt to use
them, but each arrow must be befriended carefully.
Naturally, shooting an arrow against its wishes does
nothing to improve its feelings toward a character.
The arrows always submit to Tanils will if she is
present.
Powers: The Arrows ofthe Huntress grant a +4 to
attack rolls. On a critical hit, they have a 10% chance
of killing evil mortals outright (DC 35). The arrows
are also intelligent, but most of the rules for intelli-
gent weapons do not apply to them. All of them are
chaotic good, and each has a Wisdom of 2d4+10 and
an Intelligence and Charisma of ld6+7. Each can
understand the languages of all of the divine races.
Instead of the usual forms of intelligent weapon
communication, the arrows make themselves under-
stood through squeaking and rustling sounds. This is
effectively the same as if they communicated through
empathy, except that others can hear and understand
them as well. These relatively noisy arrows are gener-
ally silent if politely asked, but they scream horribly,
dealing ld4 points of sonic damage per round in a 2-
foot radius if anyone of lawful or evil alignment
touches them intentionally.
If requested, the arrows can invoke their slaying
power on nonevil creatures while hunting, so the prey
can have a greater chance of experiencing a quick and
painless death. The arrows do make their own decisions
on this matter, however. If they disapprove of an action
they refuse to use their powers or even cause up to a -
4 to hit. Even worse, they hold a grudge. Of the 13
Arrows ofthe Huntress still in existence, each has one of
the following additional powers: cure light wounds on
contact 6/day, detect mgic at will, detect secret doors at
will, dismissal l/day, dowsing at will, heal on contact 1/
day, intoxicate at will, light (itself only) at will, locate
object in a 120-foot radius at will, wutrdize poison on
contact 3/day, polymorph other 3/day, removeresistance
3/day, or shout 3/day. Powers are invoked by touching
or pointing at the desired target with the arrow and
asking it to activate its powers. If it approves of the
action, it grants the bearers request to the best of its
ability. Ego scores do not apply with these weapons;
they are more like NPCs. If they dont like something,
they simply dont do it or even try to stop it within their
abilities to do so. Onl y major artifact weapons can
destroy the arrows.
ve&fl Qujver(Minor Artjfact)
Description: During the Divine War, Tanil
often found herself losing or running out of arrows.
After a particularly dreadful battle with Golthagga,
in which four of Tanils beloved Arrows of the Hunt-
ress were destroyed and the Huntress herself was
forced to retreat, Tanil crafted this special quiver to
make certain she would never be without ammuni-
tion again, and also to help keep her arrows safe. It
looks like a totally plain and somewhat worn quiver,
slightly larger than usual (it can hold 30 arrows
instead of 20), but otherwise ordinary.
Powers: Any arrow pulled from this quiver
returns to it immediately after making its attack roll.
There are no limitations for distance or duration on
this power. The power does not work for bent, broken
or otherwise damaged arrows. While resting in the
Everfull Quiver, arrows cannot be stolen or marred in
any way. If someone attempts to steal the Everfull
Quiver itself, the item immediately appears on the
shoulder of its rightful owner and the owner becomes
aware of the attempted theft. The complicated pro-
cedure required to destroy the Everfull Quiver is
impossible without first stealing the artifact, so it is
effectively indestructible.
THE DIVINE &T HE DEFEATED
Huge Magical Beast
Hit Dice: 20d10+140 (280 hp)
Initiative: +'? (+'? Dex)
speed: 40 ft.
A C
Attacks:
D a w : Claw 2d4+6, bite 2d6+6
FacelReach: loft. by 2Oft./lOft.
Special Attacks: Pacifying gaze, spells
Special Qualities:
Savs.
Abilities:
Skills:
24 (-2 size, +? Dex, +7 natural)
2 claws +24; bite +19
Damage reduction 15/+2, empathy, fasthealing 2,
scent, understand languages
Fort +1?, Ref +21, Will +14
Str 22, Dex 28,Con 24, lnt 23, Wis 26, Cha 20
Climb +8, Concentration +7, Diplomacy +?, Hide
+13, J ump +lo, Knowledge (natu-e) +8, Know1
edge(re1igion) +'i',Lsten+l9, MoveSilently+t4,
Search +12, Seme Motive +14, Spot +18, Swim
+'?,Wilderness Lore +15
Spring Attack, Track
Solitary or pack (2d6 hounds of Tanil)
Featr: Alertness, Dodge, Mobility, Multiattack,
ClimatelTerrain: Any land
Organization:
Challenge Rating: 16
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always chaotic good
Advancement Range: None
Descnptjon
Tanil's herald, Garra, is the alpha female of the
hounds of Tanil. Humanoids are incapable of pro-
nouncing the name she uses among the other hounds,
but all good and neutral canine creatures know it
instinctively and sometimes call it out like a prayer.
Garra is larger and more powerful than the other
hounds, as well as being more intelligent and having
certain special qualities that the other hounds do not
possess. Like them, she is incapable of non-animal
speech, but she understands all languages and can
make herself understood to any intelligent creature
through her empathy ability.
Though some of Tanil's detractors often make
light of her choosing a "dog" for such a significant
position, Garra has several times proven herself to be
an excellent herald. Her calming presence, infinite
patience, and her means of simple communication
have made her a surprisingly adept diplomat. Also
her skill and valor during the Divine War saved the
lives of many warriors fighting alongside the gods.
LJnder most circumstances, Garra is loving and
compassionate, and she adores being scratched be-
hind the ears.
Combat
I t is difficult to do battle with Garra, for her gazeis
soothing and pacifying to almost everyone she encoun-
ters. Those few who can stay angry in her presence,
however, are soon faced with ferocious attacks fromthe
herald's claws and teeth. Also, Garra can choose not to
useone of her attacks in a given round 50 that she can
cast any of the single-action spells in her repertoire.
Garra is sometimes accompanied by a pack of 2d6
hounds of Tanil (see boxed description below).
Pacifying Gaze (Su): Any hostile being who
meets Garra's gaze must make a Will save (DC 20) or
be affected as by the 2nd-level cleric spell, calm
emotions (Core Rulebook I , pg 182). Garra does not
need to concentrate to maintain it, and the effects
last a full 20 rounds. Unlike the listed spell, Garra's
gaze is a supernatural effect and is therefore unaf?
fected by spell resistance.
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Spells: Garra can cast spells as a level 20 ranger.
Empathy (Su): Garra can communicate with
any creature of Intelligence 3 or greater through a
simple form of telepathy. Creatures within 20 yards of
the herald can feel strong emotions or see simple
pictures in their mind that communicate the heralds
needs or feelings. Garra can choose which creatures
in this area receive her communications.
Understand Languages (Su): Though she can-
not speak or write beyond her empathic abilities,
Garra can understand the written, visual, or spoken
languages of any creatures with an Intelligence of 4 or
greater. She cannot read minds or even emotions
(except with other hounds of Tanil who project
communication as she does), so she must hear or see
the language to understand it.
Hound of Tanil: Large Magical Beast,
HD 15d10+90; hp 172; Init +8 (Dex); Spd40
ft.; AC 23 (-1 size, +8 Dex, +6 natural); Atk
+19 melee (2d4+S, 2 claws); +14melee (2d6+5,
bite); SQdamagereduction (10/+1), empathy
(works only with other hounds of Tanil, and
Tanil herself), pacifying gaze (six times per
day), scent; ALalways chaotic or neutralgood;
SV Fort +15, Ref +18, Will +12; Str 21, Dex
27, Con 23, Int 21, Wis 25, Cha 19.
Skills: Climb +6, Concentration +5, Di-
plomacy +7, Hide +11, J ump +8, Listen +15,
MoveSilently +12, Search +lo, Sense Motive
+12, Spot +14, Swim +7, Wilderness Lore
+13. Feats: Dodge, Mobility, Multiattack,
Spring Attack, Track
Tanil breeds the hounds to be her hunting
companions. She rarely has more than one
pack (3d6 max) living on Scarn at a time, and
it is unusual to see more than 2d6 together.
When forced to do battle, the hounds fight as
would ordinary canines.
Tanjls Page
Kevi, Tanils Page, Male Unicorn, Large Magi-
calBeast: HD lld10+55; hp 115; Init +3 (Dex); Spd
60 ft.; AC 18 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +6 natural); Atk +18
melee (ld8+8, horn); +13 melee (ld4+2, Zhooves);
SQ magic circle against evil, immunities, empathy,
understand languages, spell-like abilities; AL CG;
SV Fort +12, Ref +l o, Will +8; Str 20, Dex 17, Con
21, Int 11, Wis 21, Cha 24.
Skills: Animal Empathy +12, Listen +13, Move
Silently +11, Spot +12, Wilderness Lore +13. Feats:
Alertness, Multiattack
Spell-Like Abilities: Kevi can detect evil at will
as afree action, teleport withoutevor3/day without the
usual unicorn restrictions, cure light wounds 6/day,
cure moderate wounds 3/day and cure serious wounds 1/
day as an 1 lth-level druid by touching a wounded
creature with his horn, neutralize poison Z/day as a
13th-level druid with a touch of his horn.
Understand Languages (Su): Though he can-
not speak or write beyond his empathic abilities, Kevi
can understand the written, visual, or spoken lan-
guages of any creatures with an Intelligence of 4 or
greater. He cannot read minds or even emotions, so
he must hear or see the language to understand it.
Kevi is very new to his role as Tanils page, and
he is the first nonhumanoid to have held the position.
Tanils pages are usually human or elven rangers or
bards, though occasionally clerics take on the role.
Tanils choice of a unicorn shows her growing devo-
tion to her good titanspawn followers, as well as her
new commitment to healing the land. Tanil has
blessed Kevi with greater skill than most unicorns, as
well as the same communication skills as Tanils
herald. Kevis appointment has been well received
thus far, and many believe that he is only the begin-
ning. Perhaps a dryad or even a copper dragon will be
next. Kevi is doing agreat deal to strengthen relations
between good titanspawn and the divine races, as
well as to remind people that not all unicorns have
gone bad.
Tanjls Worship and Worshjppers
Two main factions exist among Tanils worship-
pers, who call themselves Tanils Chosen and the
Handmaidens of the Huntress respectively. While no
violence has ever been recorded between the two
organizations, it is well known that they dislike each
other. The Chosen are more widely spread than the
Handmaidens, with their largest concentration in
Vesh. The Handmaidens, by far the more radical
faction, while slightly more numerous than the Cho-
sen, have a larger concentration in a few areas,
including Darakeene, the Ganjus, and the forested
foothills of the Kelder Mountains.
All over Ghelspad, but in Vera-Tre and Vesh
especially, Tanil is worshipped equally by the men
and women of Tanils Chosen. Her clergy in these
areas are celibate and usually neutral good or chaotic
good ranger-clerics. The Chosen believe that Tanil
possesses so many scars from Hrinruuks mistreat-
ment that she can no longer bear the thought of
sexuality in any form. Her clergy have vowed to share
her pain and abstinence, believing that this grants
them wisdom, focus and a closer connection to their
goddess. They tend to be a sober group that is very
conscious of freedom and the healing and protection
THE DIVINE
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8 THE DEFEATED
of the land. In many ways they resemble the more
reserved aspect Tanil has taken since the Divine
War. In Vera-Tre, vegetarianism is popular among
Tanils followers, though most will eat meat rather
than starve during the winter.
The Handmaidens of the Huntress, appearing
mostly in Calastia, the Heteronomy of Virduk, and a
particularly extreme sect in Albadia, believe that
Tanil was indeed scarred by the outrage her father
committed against her. However, they feel that rather
than an aversion to sexuality, Tanil has developed an
aversion to men. No fertile males are allowed into the
clergy, and even eunuchs rarely gain any real stand-
ing in the religious community. These women believe
that men are spiritually polluting, and that if enough
women all over Scam rid themselves of all male
influence in their lives, Tanil will bless them with the
ability to bear children asexually, as well as great
wisdom and long life. Most are, like the Chosen,
neutral good or chaotic good, but a few are of chaotic
neutral alignment.
The Handmaidens show less interest in healing
the land than the more widespread Chosen. Instead,
they celebrate nature by exploring their own natural
drives. Many of them revere either Enkili or Tanils
passionate daughter Idra alongside the Huntress. The
Albadian Handmaidens are known for weeklong
passionate revels and for seducing happily married
wives away from their homes and husbands. Some
Handmaiden cults even go so far as to become mili-
tant in their rejection of all that is male, though this
usually occurs only in areas where women are op-
pressed or mistreated. These savage, nomadic bands
tell an especially brutal version of Tanils vengeance
upon Hrinruuk, describing certain sensitive (and
disturbing) body parts that Tanil took from him and
kept for herself when he was finally defeated and
dismembered.
The Handmaidens are disliked and sometimes
even hunted in any area where men dominate the
social order. They are not all vengeful madwomen,
however. Some of the more diplomatic Handmaidens
have greatly improved conditions for oppressed
women by working with the local governments,
establishingcare templesforbeaten wives, and adopt-
ing orphaned girls who would otherwise have been
abandoned to die. These less frenzied Handmaidens
have sent missionaries to any areas where women are
not respected - even to other continents, or so it is
rumored.
Tanil has never indicated which of her factions
she favors, or even if she cares for either of them, but
the recent appointment of Kevi as her page has
marked the first fertile male follower of Tanil to ever
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
be accepted by both factions without qualm. As a
unicorn, he apparently does not offend even the
Albadian wild-women. Some find it interesting,
though, that Tanils pages are only rarely clerics, and
have been both men and women, none ofwhom have
taken a vow of celibacy.
As can be guessed from this, many of Tanils
worshippers do not follow either of her two main
factions. Indeed, a majority of Tanils followers prac-
tice their beliefs in very small eclectic groups or in
solitary rites. By nature, her believers tend to be
wanderers and loners, and that includes only the
divine races. Intelligent creatures also worship Tanil
extensively - some say from all over Scam.
In spite of all this, Tanils followers observe a
number of common practices. Worship is always out
of doors, and careful attention to the cycles of
Belsameths moon is nearly universal (like other
followers of the good deities, Tanils worshippers
shun the nameless orb and consider it ill-omened).
Also, most of her followers always say a prayer before
any hunt for food, asking Tanils permission to go
hunting and requesting that she lead the hunters to
animals willing to sacrifice themselves to the
communitys need. After every kill, followers offer
up another prayer and bury a small portion of the best
meat as an offering to the earth. Many of Tanils
followers pride themselves on using every part of
every creature they hunt, thus honoring the crea-
tures sacrifices by making certain they were not m
vain. At puberty, it is typical for followers of Tanil to
spend a few days in the wilderness by themselves,
learning survival skills and appreciating the peace
and beauty of nature untouched by civilization or the
death of titans.
THE DIVINE 8c THE DEFEATED
against those who would have ground the cities to
dust and barbarism.
But despite his role as the guardian of cities,
Hedrada is no god of war. He was the first to foresee
that all the world would be dashed to bits if the titans
so willed it, and he was the first to warn his siblings
that war might have been necessary. But he was not
the first to take up a weapon in the war. He supported
and helped plan the attacks of his more martial
siblings such as Vangal, Corean and Chardun, but did
not himself enter the fray personally until the death
of his own daughter. Hrinruuk the Hunter, in one of
the opening battles between god and titan, slew the
goddess of magic Miridum with one of his hellish
arrows. Finally stirred to battle, Hedrada fought
Hrlnruukj and with the of Corean the Cham-
pion defeated him. When Corean presented the
still-living head of Hrinruuk to Hedrada as repay-
ment, the Champion was surprised to see the rage in
the Lawgiver's eyes as he armed himself and strode to
battle. J ustice, it seemed, could sometimes bear a
sword.
Today, Hedrada's avatar is rarely seenon the face
of the Scarred Lands. Hedrada favors a strong, well-
regimented hierarchy, and he is more prone to delegate
important tasks to his servitors than to handle each
and every crisis personally. Since the Divine War,
Hedrada has sent his avatar to the material plane only
in situations where a major city of worshippers is
directly threatened. If need be, his avatar can swell to
the Sizeof a mountain, or shrink to the Sizeof an
ordinary man, but Hedrada prefers to manifest in a
form that is sufficiently regal while remaining rela-
tively accessible to his mortal worshippers.
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
+26 (+lo Dex, +16 Divine Initiative)
90 f t , fly 90 Ft
55 (+5 Dex, +25 deflection, +I5 natural)
~~1udgment+63/+581+53/+48/+43/+38/
+33/+28/+23 melee; OT 2 fisk +57
FinalJudgment 4d6+24 or fist 3d6+12
10 ft by IO Ft 115 ft
Magic items, spells, spell-like abilities
Dm~reductlon 50/ +59r~erat i on 259SR
40, aura of law, hammer OF law, perfect defense,
lawglver's insight, strength OF the masses
Divine creation, divine empowerment 5, di
vine favor 5, divine immunity, divine initia
tive2, divine knowledge lO,divinelanguage,
divine presence, divine protection 5, divine
resistance 8, dlvlneretrlbutlon, divine size,
divine 'peed 3* divine summoning* divine
telepathy, divine vision, god's avatar
Fort +41, Ref +34, Will +41
Str 35, Dex 30, Con 45, Int 45, Wis 45, Cha 45
Alchemy +66, Animal Empathy +56, Appraise
+66,~nce+5~,~+47,cllmb+61,~oncen
katlon +&, craft +&, Decipher script +&,
Diplomacy +66, Disable Devtce +66, Escape
Ahlst+59, Gatherlnfmation +66,HandleAni
mal +% Heal +66, Intimidate +66, Intuit Dlrec
+66J ump+617 Knowled9e(a11) +673Llsten
+66, Open Lock +59, Perform +66, Read Lips
+66, Ride +59, Scry +66, Search +66, Sense
Motlve+66,Spelkraft+66,Spot+66,Swlm+61,
Tumble+54, UseMXJ K Device +66, UseRope
+59, Wilderness Lore +66
Ambidexterity, Cleave, Combat Reflexes, De
flect Arrows, Empower Spell, Enlarge Spell, Ex
pertise, GeatCleave,lmprovedUnwmec Strike,
MaximizeSpell,PowerAttack,Spell Penetration,
Sunder
Hit Dice: 45d8+765 (1,125 hp)
Initiative:
speed:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
]nvocati on B enefjt
The devout of Hedrada who spend a full round
invoking the Lawgiver gain a +1 bonus on any rolls
made to determine the truth (such as Sense Motive)
or to resist outside emotional manipulation (such as
most Will saves). This bonus is increased by +I for
each additional full round of invocation, up to a
ClimateMemain: Any
Organization: Solitary (unique)
Challenge Rating: 43
Treasure: None
Alignmenk: Always lawful neutral
Domaim: J udgment", Knowledge, Law, Protection maximum bonus Of +3*
Holy Symbol: Stylized two-headed hammer
Advancement Range: None
Descrjptj on
Combat
Hedrada's avatar enters combat decisively, as a
lawful deity should. It strives to defend whatever city
to the best of its abilities, but considers a moderate
level of civilian casualties perfectly acceptable (or
even inevitable).
Spells: Hedrada's avatar has the spellcasting
ability of a 20th-Level cleric and a 15th-level wizard.
He does not need toprepare or memorize these spells;
he simply selects the spell he wants and casts it. The
avatar casts these spells by thought alone; no foci or
components are necessary.
Spell-Like Abilities (Su): I n addition to his
normal spellcasting abilities, Hedrada can cast any
spell from the J udgment and Law domains at will, no
(;reat Hedrada, Wisest ,$Gods, The J udge, The
Lawgiver, has always been active in the lives of
mortals. He loves mortals best when they strive to
live side by side under common laws, sacrificing some
freedoms in the interest of the community. It should
come as no surprise, then, that his avatar is perhaps
the most recognized of any; during the Divine War,
Hedrada was most active aroundcities, defending the
civilization he had nurtured even during his parents'
reign. Thousands upon thousands of men, women
and children saw the shining figure of the Lawgiver,
crowned with gold, as he raised his great hammer
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more than once per round. These are cast as a 20th-
level cleric.
Aura of Law (Su): Hedradas avatar emanates a
field of almost palpable law and inevitability, drasti-
chaotic creature taking action directly against the
avatar must make each relevant die roll twice, taking
the lower result each time; this applies to all attack
rolls, damage rolls, rolls to overcome spell resistance,
and so on.
Hammer of Law (Su): Hedradas avatar is treated
as having the lawful special trait; all its physical
attacksdo +2d6 pointsof bonus lawful damage against
anyone or anything of chaotic alignment.
Perfect Defense (Ex): Hedradas avatar is seem-
ingly without any weak points or flaws. It cannot be
flanked or caught flat-footed, nor doe
need to breathe.
Lawgivers Insight (Su): With but a moments
study, Hedradas avatar can know more about its
opponents than they themselve
tar has full knowledge of any and all equipment,
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him.
Strength of the Masses (Su): If standing within
the walls of a city, the avatars Strength rises to 50,
with all the attendant increases inattack anddamage
bonuses. day, Divine Hedrada Summoning can summon (Su): 5d10 Three HD of times lawful per I:
Judgment, is a greathammer crafted of black
iron. One of its two mallet heads has the form of a
demons skull, while the other takes on the shape of
the skull of an angel.
Powers: FinalJudgtnent is a +6 greathammer with
the special properties of mighty cleaving, thundering,
throwing and returning. - . .
creatures. \ f *l
Finu~J udgment(Mjn0rMjfact)
Description: Hedradas weapon, Final ,
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The greathammer is Hedradas sacred weapon.
His clerics often carry these fearsome items, and the
J udge himself bears Final Judgment, an especially
powerful enchanted greathammer.
Martial Mel ee Weapon
Name Cost Damage Critical Wei ght Type
Greathammer 20g p ldlO x3 20 Ib. Bludgeoning
THE DIVINE b THE DEFEATED
Taurosph jnx,
edr-adrrsFlerald
I
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
speed:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Specfial Qualities:
saves:
Abilities
Skillf:
Feats:
Cl i mat el Tmi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Large Outsider (Ladul)
16d8+112 (208 hp)
+O
60 f t ., Fly 90 f t . (average)
24 (-1 size, +25 natural, +5 divine)
Gore +24 melee; 2 claws +1? melee
Gore 2d8+4, claw 2d6+?
5 f t . by 10ft.15 f t .
Hammer OF bw, potme. d e , charge, bdlow, spdk
SR 28, damage reduction 15/+3, protective
aura, multilingual, telepathy
Fort +IT, Ref +12, Will +17
Str 28, Dex 10,Con 24, Int 18, Wis 20, Cha 17
Concmtration +26, Diplomacy +22, Intimidate
+22, Jump +28, Knowledge (histay) +24, Knowl
edge (religion) +24, Listen +24, Seme Motive
+24, Spot +24, Wilderness Lore +24
Alertness, Cleave, Flyby Attack, Great
Cleave, Power Attack, Track
As needed
Solitary (unique), or with 2-5 silver golems
17
Double Standard
Always lawful neutral
None
Description
Sages have long held the race of sphinxes to be
favored by the gods, as demonstrated by their leonine
bodies and great wings, both common signs of godly
favor. This is, sadly, not always true; sphinxes tend to
place their faith in themselves, not in whomever or
whatever created them. But exceptions always exist.
It is unknown exactly when the androsphinx
Ptarthenaskes began to worship the J udge, but legend
holds he guarded an abandoned shrine to Hedrada for
ninety-nine years without ceasing, each day saying
the 101 sacred prayers to the Lawgiver without fail.
When Hedradas previous herald fell in battle, the
J udge, well pleased with the sphinxs unsolicited
devotion, elevated him to the position of herald,
changing his head to that of the sacred bull (one of
Hedradas many emblems) and imbuing him with an
added measure of godly power.
The Taurosphinx, as he came to be known, first
appeared three generations ago in the city of Hedrad,
when the ruling quartet of high priests offended
Hedrada by abusing the powers of their positions.
The herald alighted on the roof of the Great Court
and pronounced in a resounding voice the crimes of
the priests and the punishment about to be visited on
them and those who had driven them to indiscretion.
Since then, he has appeared regularly in Hedrad
during certain holy days to indicate that the god once
more favors the city. After that, he spent the rest of
his time doing Hedradas work in the field. The
herald delivers the gods pronouncements to a citys
populace if need be, but is most adept at defending the
temples of Hedrada against those who would defile
them. In the years since the Taurosphinxs first ap-
pearance, many Hedradan temples have carved
bull-headed sphinx statues to guard their temples, in
hopes that they will increase the odds of Hedradas
herald appearing in time of need.
Combat
When pressed to battle, Hedradas herald typi-
cally opens combat by pouncing on a spellcaster. The
following round, it bellows as its enemies rush to
engage it. After that, it can take to the air and cast
spells to aid itself or impede its enemies, charge
particularly dangerous targets, or engage softer tar-
getswithhomsandclawsasneeded. Itwillnotbellow
a second time unless faced with truly dangerous
opponents, and it will not bellow a third time in the
same combat unless its life is in clear danger. If all else
fails, it retreats to lick its wounds - unless a shrine or
temple of Hedrada is in danger, in which case it fights
to the death, trusting in the Lawgiver to resurrect it
or bring its soul to Aureon as he sees fit.
Hammer of Law (Su) : Hedradas herald is treated
as having the lawful special trait; all its physical
attacks do +2d6 points of bonus lawful damage against
anyone or anything of chaotic alignment.
Pounce (Ex): If the Taurosphinx leaps on a foe
during the first round of combat, it can make a full
attack even if it has already taken a move action.
Rake (Ex): If the Taurosphinx pounces onto a
creature, it can make two rake attacks with its hind
legs in addition to its normal attacks. I t can continue
to rake its prey each round that it continues to make
a full attack against the creature it pounced upon; if
it leaves this target, it cannot rake again until it has
pounced on another target. Its rake attacks are re-
solved at attack bonus +I 9 melee, with damage of
2d6+5 points.
Charge (Ex): The Taurosphinx can make a
special charge attack, using its fearsome homs as
impaling weapons. It must move at least IO feet and
can move double its normal rate. If the charge attack
hits, the herald inflicts 2d20+9 points of damage,
which is then doubled. If the herald uses this attack,
it cannot use its claw attack.
Bellow (Su): The heralds bellow surpasses the
roar it had as an androsphinx. It can bellow three
times per day. Each time produces the same effects.
All creatures within 500 feet that are not worshippers
of Hedrada must make Will saves (DC 21) or be
affected as though by a fear spell for 15 rounds. All
creatures within 250 feet must succeed at a Fortitude
save (DC25) or take Zd4pointsoftemporaryStrength
damage for 2d4 rounds. All creatures within 90 feet
take 2d8 points of sonic damage and are deafened for
3d6 rounds (no save); stone or crystalline objects
within 90 feet not blessed by a Hedradan priest take
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50 points of damage (see Core Rulebook I , page 135-
136).
Spells: The Taurosphinx casts divine spells as a
16th-level cleric with access to the Knowledge, Law
and Protection domains. The DC to save against
these spells is 15 +the spell level.
Protective Aura (Su): Hedradas herald is con-
sistently surrounded with an auraofdivilne protection,
giving it a +5 divine bonus to Armor Class and a +3
divine bonus on saving throws. This bonus is taken
into account in its statistics above.
Multilingual (Su): Hedradas herald can speak
and understand the language of any intelligent crea-
ture.
Telepathy (Su): The Taurosphinx can commu-
nicate telepathically with any creature that
understands language within 60 feet.
Hedradas Page
Kideera Halant, Hedradas Page, female hu-
man,BrdS/Clr7: SZM;HD3d6+7d8+20; hp68; Init
+1 (Dex); Spd 30 ft.; AC 19 (+1 Dex, +6 armor, +2
deflection); Atk +10/+5 melee (ld6+2, +2 rapier);
+9/+4 Ranged (l d4, sling); AL LN; SV Fort +6, Ref
+5, Will +l o; Str 12, Dex 13,Con 15, Int 16, Wis 16,
Cha 16.
Skills: Appraise +10, Concentration +6, Deci-
pher Script +lo, Diplomacy +8, Knowledge (arcana)
+10, Knowledge (geography) +12, Knowledge (his-
tory) +12, Knowledge (religion) +12, Listen +5,
Move Silently +6, Perform (storytelling) +l o,
Spellcraft +10, Spot +6. Feats: Alertness, Expertise,
Iron Will, Scribe Scroll, Weapon Finesse (rapier),
Possessions: Divine token of Hedrada, +2 rapier,
+3 studded leather, +2 ring of protection, masterwork
sling, 2d4 spell scrolls (divine)
Domains: Knowledge, Protection
Cleric Spells Per Day: 6/5+1/4+1/3+1/1+1
Bard Spells Known: 312
Although Hedrada has many mighty servants in
his favored cities, he has also found it useful to have
those who serve as his hands in the lawless lands of
Ghelspad. One of those who deliver his word to the
lawless is Kideera Halant, journeywoman to the
Library of Lokil. Kideera is not a militant priest, but
instead serves Hedrada in his aspect as god of knowl-
edge.
Kideera, like most journeymen of Lokil, was
born and raised in the library city-state. She excelled
at her studies, and her teachers were pleased to note
that she was just as adept at making old tales come
alive as she was at recalling them in full detail. They
appointed her journeyman in due speed and released
her with the usual contingent of bodyguards on her
first knowledge-gathering mission as soon as they
deemed her capable of surviving the trek.
Kideera traveled to Hollowfaust, and then to
Virduk, gathering more information than expected
of most first treks undertaken by those of her rank.
But instead of returning to the Library at first oppor-
tunity (as many journeymen do, as much for the
safety of the knowledge they carry as for their own
welfare), Kideera continued to wander the land still
THE !DIVINE &T HE DEFEATED
TheStuffofPerfect Wisdom (Major Artifact)
Description: The Hedradan faith recognizes a number of saints - holy men who have
sacrificed much to bring the blessings of law and justice to their fellow mortals. The four theocrats
of Hedrad are technically those with final say over whether any given person is worthy of sainthood
or not (barring, of course, a decree sent directly from Hedrada himself). However, the theocrats
have never once argued over the worthiness of a saint who was proven to have carried the Staff of
Perfect Wisdomin his lifetime. Those given the honor of carrying this sacred artifact, said to be
worked from the scales in Hedradas own court, are unquestionably among the greatest of Hedradas
followers on Scarn.
The Staff of Perfect Wisdomdoes not reside on the material plane. It is given to a mortal only
when that mortal has a major task to undertake in Hedradas name, then collected and returned
to Aureon at the completion of that task. The staff has been lost once before, when the priest
carrying it fell in battle; the herald of Hedrada immediately informed the priesthood, which set out
at once to recover the major artifact. Its said that three entire communities of Slitheren were put
to the hammer during the quest to regain the sacred staff.
The staff is 6 feet long and is crowned with a balance of two weighing pans. The other end is
capped with asilver spike. The entirety of the staff, save the silver spike, is worked of the finest gold
and engraved with elaborate runes and glyphs.
Powers: The wielder can fight with the Staff of Perfect Wisdomas though it were a lawful heavy
flail +4. Clerics of Hedrada are automatically considered proficient with the artifact. In addition,
while the wielder has both hands on the staff, he gains spell resistance 20.
By touching the silver spike to any object or person and asking the staff to judge them, the
wielder can invoke any of the following effects, one at a time: detect chaos, detect evil, detect good,
detect law, detect magic, detect scrying. These effects reveal the presence or absence of the asked-for
element only on the target involved. The wielder can also invoke a dispel magic three times per day,
as if cast by a 20th-level caster, on whatever he touches with the staffs spike.
Finally, by speaking one of the staffs secret names, the wielder can invoke a miracle at no cost
to himself. However, using the staff in such a way drains all of its powers until it has been returned
to Aureon to recharge its power.
Anyone trying to pickup the Staff of Perfect Wisdomwho is not a devout worshipper of Hedrada
gains three negative levels for as long as they hold the staff. Chaotic creatures who grasp the shaft
of the staff take 2d6 points of damage, and the three negative levels of damage stay with them even
after they have set down the artifact.
farther. Eventually, she came to Hedrad - and was
enlightened.
No document or scroll had properly documented
the splendor of the magnificent city. As she wan-
dered the streets, listening to sermons and browsing
libraries, she came to realize that the Library of Lokil
had only a fraction of the knowledge recorded- and
not yet recorded - in the world.
At this time, Hedradas herald came to the city,
walking the four great streets as a sign of the gods
favor Not knowing why, Kideerapushed through the
crowds that surrounded the great beast, and she
suddenly found herself face-to-face with the mighty
herald. The Taurosphinx lowered its head, and
touched its horn gently to her forehead. I ts voice, rich
an3 golden, echoed in her mind:
You are chosen.
Although she was given no more explanation
than this, Kideera is passionately sure that Hedrada
has chosen her to continue her now-sacred mission of
gathering as much knowledge as possible. She has yet
to report her now-elevated status to her superiors at
the library; she is aware that news of her pagehood
would certainly change the parameters of her mis-
sion. Kideera has returned to Lokil twice, each time
bearing volumes of information, but never staying
long. At present, she wanders the Scarred Lands with
no particular destination in mind. Anywhere she
goes, shes sure to learn something new - a joy that
never fades for her. I t chafes at her that she isnt
strong enough to enter an asaatthi city or Slitheren
den to pry out the secrets hidden there - but per-
haps, with friends.. .
Kideera is decidedly attractive, but in a warm
rather than sensual way. She wears her chestnut hair
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
cut straight across the forehead and the nape of her
neck, and tends to wear practical travelling clothes
dyed royal blue. She always wears the hammer-shaped
pin that is her divine token openly and dons the
priestly robes stowed in her packs when called on to
officiate over a ceremony.
iedradas Worship and Worshippers
As the god of cities, law, wealth and justice,
Hedradaenjoys the worship of a significant portion of
the worlds population. Everyone who wants their
citys walls to remain standing, keeping the titanspawn
at bay; everyone who wants to be certain that a wrong
done to them will be punished in turn; everyone who
wants to have enough to eat and a roof over their
heads -all crave the favor of Hedrada. Hedradadoes
not offer unrestricted freedom, but he offers security
and fair treatment. In the troubled Scarred Lands,
this is often more attractive than words can describe.
His faith is strongest in Hedrad, the theocratic city-
state founded by his priests, but Hedradan worship is
also quite strong in Ankila, Lokil, the Gleaming
Valley. Additionally, it remains healthy in almost
every other country, city-state or town in Ghelspad.
The few places where Hedradan priests are less than
welcome are Dunahnae (where the Chardunite priests
look less than kindly on competition), Amalthea
(where the locals prefer their rural lifestyle), Mansk
(a stronghold of Enkilis followers) and Shelzar (where
the locals look on Hedradans as spoilsports and the
Hedradans look on the locals with disgust).
Hedrada prefers regular, organized worship; his
priests hold a morning and an evening service each
Hedraday like clockwork. The stronger the Hedradan
faith is in a given city, the more complicated the
religious calendar becomes; fair Hedrad has no less
than a score of holidays dedicated to different aspects
of Hedrada and his saints, as well as various com-
mandments governing the behavior of the faithful
during each season. However, most cities remain
content to hold feasts in the Lawgivers honor on the
first days of Hedrer and Hedrot; these holy days are
commonly known as Highwalls and Plentyfest, re-
spectively. Highwalls is a winter celebration of the
security of a town; every able-bodied Hedradan citi-
zen assists the local guardsmen by helping stand
watch for a time, and a mock battle is held at sunset.
Plentyfest, on the other hand, is a time to celebrate
the prosperity of an area. Artisans and merchants
traditionally offer their wares at a slight discount for
the morning, then celebrate with the profits in the
afternoon-commerce is thick each Plentyfest morn-
ing, and theres usually plenty to celebrate by night.
Hedrada, like other gods, takes many forms and
has many symbols associated with him. The bull is his
sacred animal, as a symbol of strength wedded with
domestication, and thus an emblem of his role as a
civic deity. The two-headed hammer is his primary
symbol, but worshippers also mark his presence with
TI+ DIVINE &. THE DEFEATED
Iprospedfy Coin (Minor Artjf act)
Description: Its said that at the close of the Divine War, Hedrada leaned upon his hammer and
looked down on the torn world of Scam, and was saddened to see the wretched lot of the people.
Though he was weary from battle and from calculating the gods stratagems, he stretched out his hand
and showered a final blessing on the mortal races. This blessing took the form of the prosperity coins.
Powers: A prosperity coin seems to be a gold coin like any other, with its face worn down by much
use. It has no real powers to aid its owner in battle or trickery; rather, its power furthers the fortunes
of all those who use it in fair trade. If the coins owner uses it as full or partial payment for goods, the
coins blessing passes onto the transaction. Goods purchased at full price with a prosperity coin as part
or all of the payment become of the finest quality (and can become masterwork quality, if applicable),
with their appearance changing only slightly (and rarely noticeably) to reflect their new status.
These coins are meant to promote fair trade, though. If an owner is aware of the coins properties
and seeks to use it to purchase quality items at a discount without passing some of the saved wealth
onto the seller, the coins blessing does not function. Similarly, prosperity coins were not meant to be
hoarded, and no two ever share the same purse. If a person who owns a prosperity coin picks up a second,
the first one vanishes from his possession to be found by someone more in need. Finally, if a person
pays for goods with aprosperity coin, then deliberately tries to get the coin back by any means, the coin
not only vanishes when he touches it, it leaves a lingering curse of some sort to punish his avarice.
depictions of scales (important to both his justice and
wealthaspects), openbooks,crenellatedwalls,crowns,
scrolIs, shields, towers, roads and bridges. Hedrada is
commonly viewed as the patron god of cities of all
sizes, from the humble crossroads town to the mighty
metropolis. He serves in particular as the patron deity
of scholars, judges, barristers, merchants, engineers,
guarjdsmen, strategists, bookbinders and
wagonwrights.
The credo of Hedradas clerics varies according
to the laws of their native land; as a civic deity,
Hedrada is unwilling to encourage his clergy to dis-
obey the local laws. The dogma of the faith can be
excessively complicated, depending on the area and
the sect in control. However, much of the Hedradan
creed boils down to four simple laws:
Obey the laws of the land and change them only
when there is great need.
Give to each person that which he or she has
earned, good or ill.
Share the blessing of learning with all who will
listen.
Always respect the bond of ownership.
Regrettably, no edict encourages charity in the
Hedradan creed. Even the most generous Hedradan
priest is unwilling to give alms just for asking. The
closest thing to a Hedradan charitable institution is
a workhouse, where the destitute go to be given
employment. Those who cannot work, and have
none to support them, are rather short on luck when
it comes to dealing with the Judges priests; just as
Hedradans frown on unjust punishment, they dislike
the thought of supplicants receiving unearned bless-
ings.
If the actions of Hedradas priests are an accurate
indicator of their gods ambitions, it would seem that
the Lawgiver is less than pleased with the current
state of the Scarred Lands. The world of Scarn has
become quite inhospitable to the advancement of
mortal civilization, with constant threats imperiling
reliable commerce, dissemination of knowledge and
even the survival of the existing cities and nations.
Like many of the other gods, Hedrada is quite inter-
ested in returning the Scarred Lands to their former
health. However, Hedradas vision for a rebuilt world
varies somewhat from that of Denev and some of his
fellows. The Lawgivers priests preach of a world
where the wilderness has been tamed, and the waste-
lands made whole and productive - a gentle land
that offers up its resources to its mortal caretakers.
Hedradas clerics encourage rulers to build and
maintain good roads between cities, so that nations
can benefit by more easily trading their resources.
They pay for the training of new shipwrights, smiths
and engineers, hoping to promote new technological
discoveries that could give the mortal nations an edge
against the hostile world outside the city walls. These
ambitions have failed to endear the Hedradan priest-
hood to the various circles of druids who insist on
taking the new land as it is - but so it goes. For now,
the Hedradan priesthood is content to patiently push
for steady but sure progress, although the more fa-
natic among them are less than convinced that
civilization will last much longer without swifter
development.
A large part of Hedradas church follows the
Doctrine of Four, the creed that calls for worshipping
Hedrada in each of his four aspects as J udge, Law-
giver, Great Sage and King of Wealth. The four-part
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
theocracy of Hedrad is the most widely recognized
outgrowth of the Doctrine of Four, a1though the
creed is popular in most Hedradan temples. Of course,
not all temples see the need (or have the means) to
maintain four separate high priests, one for each
Although Hedrada has many mighty servants in
his favored cities, he also finds it useful to have those
who serve as his hands in the lawless lands ofGhelspad.
Of these, the most famous are the Exemplars. These
ascetics forgo actually spreading the word of Hedrada,
aspect of Hedrada. In such places, people expect a
priest to be well versed in the creeds of justice, law,
knowledge and wealth, perhaps specializing in one
but remaining strong in the others.
As the god of knowledge, Hedrada isalso noted
for sponsoring oracles. These priests specialize in
divination and are quite rare outside large cities
(where they are most commonly needed). An oracle
who is required to travel - most often on some sort
of mission to locate a lost relic- always does so under
a heavy bodyguard of faithful soldiers and a few
militant priests. Hedradas oracles identify them-
selves by wearing white hoods at all times. One often
sees them given to a slightly distracted demeanor; its
not uncommon for an oracle to deliver a pronounce-
ment while staring fixedly past his supplicant.
Sect Rules
Most Hedradan clerics are lawful neu-
tral, although Hedrada accepts lawful evil
and lawful good priests (and even some pala-
dins). Neutral clerics of Hedrada are very
rare, but possible (and usually then only in
areas of sparse population).
The Doctrine of Four is one of the de-
fault Hedradan philosophies. Its adherents
are usually standard clerics of Hedrada.
Oracles always take Knowledge as one of
their domains.
Exemplar monks as well as other types of
exemplars will be detailed in future Scarred
Lands books. For now, with the GMs permis-
sion, a monk PC can be an Exemplar monk.
The monk does not immediately gain any of
the Exemplar powers listed in the Creature
Collection; she simply advances as a monk and
may take the Exemplar feats listed in the
Creature Collection in lieu of feats normally
gained through level advancement.
J usticars are often multiclassed fighter/
clerics of Hedrada; some also take a level of
rogue to increase their investigation skills.
Almost all take J udgment and either Protec-
tion or Law as their favored domains, and
most wield hammers of some sort. A few
J usticars are in fact paladins.
Cultists of the Sacred Bull can choose
the Strength domain if they choose, but they
cannot choose the Knowledge or J udgment
domain.
Beast of Law Template
Most of Hedradas servitors can be
simulated by adding the beast of law
template to a mortal creature. Although
most of the statistics remain the same, the
infusion of Hedradas energies works the
following changes:
Beasts or animals with this template
become magic beasts, but other than that
the creatures base type is unchanged. The
creature gains the subtype Lawful.
The GM should never roll for hit
points. All beasts of law have slightly better
than average hit points: creatures with d6
Hit Dice have 4 hit points per die, creatures
with d8 Hit Dice have 5 hit points per die,
creatures with d10 Hit Dice have 6 hit
points per die, and creatures with d12 Hit
Dice have 7 hit points per die. Thus, all
guardian naga beasts of law with 11 Hit
Dice have exactly 55 hit points before
adding Constitution bonuses.
The creatures alignment becomes
lawful neutral.
The beast of law retains all special
attacks of the base creature and also gains
the following:
Smite Chaos (Su): Once per day the
creature can make a normal attack to deal
additional damage equal to its HD total
(maximum of +2O) against a foe of chaotic
alignment.
The beast of law gains darkvision to
60 feet.
If the base creature had 4-7 Hit Dice,
it gains damage reduction 5/+1. If it pos-
sessed 8-11 Hit Dice, it gains damage
reduction 5/+2. If it possessed 12+Hit
Dice, it gains damage reduction 10/+3. If
the base creature already possessed damage
reduction, the superior value should be
used.
The beast of law gains an additional
+4 bonus on Will saves.
The challenge rating of the beast
remains the same for base creatures of 3HD
or less, increase by +1 for base creatures of
4 HD to 7 HD, and increases by +2 for base
creatures of 8 HD or higher.
THE DIVINE gC THE DEFEATED
choosing instead to focus their energies inward and
attain personal perfection. Although rightly famed
across Ghelspad, the Exemplars lack any real power
within the church - and are glad of it, condemning
such distractions as they do.
A somewhat less single-minded (thoughno la corn-
mitred to their faith) militant Hedradansect is &t of &e
Jusricars, who are one and all dedicated to bmging law to
&e lawless bell, book and candle - and, ifneed be,
with hammer. Most Justicars work alone, gathering to-
geher only once a year, on Grim Day, to do communal
penance, repon on their progress (or s h e news offallen
brehren) andmakenewplansforthecomlngyear. Some-
oimesaJusticarurlll travel withanapprentice, teaching the
young one the ways of investigation and law-bnnging, but
two full-fledged Justicars never act together. Justi- wear
no formalraiment overtheuannor, but are
recognmble by the simple b
hammer on thelr foreheads.
inmt are grimof voice and demeanor, a
few Justicars are, under thelr formidable
exteriors, as noble and compassionate as
any Coreanic knight.
Finally, one of the more un-
usual sub-sects of the Hedradan
church is the Cult of the Sacred
Hull. These Hedradans worship
their god in his bull aspect and
attempt to emulate his strength
rather than his wisdom. The theocracy
of Hedrad has condemned the cult as mis-
guided, but has yet to excommunicate or otherwise
punish the odd sub-sect. For their part, the Cult 1s
famed for nothing more than their lack of subtlety; a
hull cultist tends to strive for as much glory as pas-
sible, dedicating each victory or new shrine to Hedrada
at the top of his lungs. One of the cults greatest
ambitions is to arrange for Hedradas herald to mate
with agynosphinx (or two), thus producing an earthly
line of taurosphinxes to carry on the work of the
Labgiver. A few doughty priests have set out in
search of gynosphinxes with this quest in mind,
hoping to beat the sphinxes at riddling games and
thus compel them to assist them in this endeavor.
Time has yet to tell if this quest has had any results
other than a few better-fed gynosphinxes.. ..
Hedradas astral abode 1sthe magnificent city of
Aureon, a resplendent metropolis filling almost an
entire plane, where the streets are literally paved with
gold. All the mortal cities of the world, even splendid
Hedrad, are but imperfect shadows of the perfection
of shining Aureon. Sculpture stands at every street
corner, libraries flourish in every quarter, verdant
parks and elaborate fountains fit neatly within the
pattern of streets, and precious metals and gems shine
from the very buildings and cobblestones. Even the
humblest artisans home (for in Aureon, the souls of
the lawful dead are not idle) consists of shining white
marble and adorned with tasteful reliefs and statues
recording the virtuous life of the soul who resides
there. The city stretches for countless miles in all
directions, yet the souls that walk the streets can
arrive at their destinations as quickly as they need.
The fields and orchards outside the shining city walls
are neatly organized and carefully irrigated, each
near-identical to its neighbor. The citys layout is
likewise organized to perfect symmetry, with all roads
leading eventually to the heart of the city, where the
Hedragos, the Hill of Hedrada, supports the mono-
lithic palace of the Lawgiver. Hedrada himself sits in
state within, listening to the prayers of his faithful
and administrating his hierarchy of divine servants.
Technically, he also sits here to grant audiences as
rwded to the citizens of Aureon, but in such a
paradise of perfect law, who has any complaints?
Aureon, being the promLEedafterlife for
the industrious and diligent, isa place of
constant activity. The day is long and
filled with activity; the night offers a few
hours of leisure before the souls begin
their days work again. Here souls do as
they did in life; farmers grow grain with-
out fear of blight or insects, artisam
practice their crafts; sculptors continue
to add to the citys splendor, and builders
make Aureon larger with every passing
day. Though the blessed deceased have
no bodily need for food, clothing or shel-
ter, they can enjoy these things as fruits of
their labors still. One alsocansee Hedradas
divine servants moving through the streets
and buildings on errands for the Lawgiver; soul guard-
ians, inquisitors, ascended exemplars, azer and
semi-sentient constructs of all sorts (especially silver
golems) all serve in Hedradas hierarchy. Aureon also
boasts various beasts of law, law-infused outsider
variants of mortal creatures much like the celestial and
fiendish monsters of other realms. Hedradas favored
beasts of law include guardian nagas, sphinxes of all
sorts, steel giants and various dragons.
Hedrada fosters good relations with as many other
gods as he can. Although he has an mute preference for
thelawfulphilosophiesofhlsbrothersCoreanandChdun,
he realizes that havlng eachof the other gods serving their
function allows for a moreorderly and well-run universe.
He even tolerates the mercurial behavior of Tanil and
Vangal as need be, though he would prefer them to have a
less chaotic outlook. However, his patience tends to f..i
themostlnhlsdealingswithEnkili; theshapeshdtinggodl
goddess of chaos and mischief has almost nothing in
common with Hedrada, and the two find themselves
unable to agreeon almost anythwsince the Di me War.
Hisrelationsaremuchthesamewiththevariousdemigods,
most of whomwillingly listen to the knowledge-gcds
words even if they dont view him with especial fondness.
H h d a treats Denev with a sons respect for his mother,
butthetwoarerarelyallles;theLawgiverspreIudlcetoward
mortalsandtheircitieslssomethingofagulfbetenthem.
CHA PT ER TWO: T HE D I V I N E
Fnk
Enkilis form is mutable, and he can appear in the
guise of nearly any creature, female as often as male,
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar) switching gender as night into day. The J ester favors
human form, but as with most things regarding this
+43 (+1? Dex, +24 Divine Ilnitiative) strange and chaotic deity, nothing is ever certain.
60 f t , climb 40 ft., fly 100 f t . The form of Enkilis avatar can change even during a
59 (+I9 Dex, +15deflection, +I5 natural) single encounter, shifting from human to dwarf, to
Lightning Fl ai l of nkh +61/+56/+511+46/ albatross, to monkey to dragon and back again. One
+411+36/+311+26 melee, fkCkbane+60/ moment, Enkili is a young elven maid standing at the
+55/+50/+45/+40/+35/+30/+25melee70r prow of a ship, the next she is a fish leaping into the
unarmed +54/+4?/+44/+3?/+34/+29/
sea.
+24/+1?; +5?/+54/+49/+44/+34/+34/
+2?/+24 ranged
Enkili is extremely fickle. One day he will aid
Damage: ~~/~~af/oFnk//fld8+2O,~~ld8+20,Neckbaneld6+1q worshippers against raiding titanspawn. The next
Face/Reach: 5 f t by 5 ft.15 f t
day, she might unleash a raging tempest upon the
Special Attacks: Magic items, spells, spell-hke abilities same followers. Enkili appears anywhere and at any
Special Qualities: Damage reduction 30/+3, regeneration 35, time in the Scarred Lands. He is the Trickster, and
40, uncannydodge,Enkihs kiss,fortunesfolly, the embodiment of Chaos. She is the Mistress of
m w s mahap, P S F I ~ wil& subtle b.i ker ~ Fortune and the Storm Goddess.
Divine creation, divine favor 3, divine immu Legend holds that Enkili was born of the two
female titans, Lethene and Gulaben - both were
nity, divine initiative 3, divine knowledge 5,
divine language, divine presence, divine pro
primal forces who rarely manifested themselves physi-
tection 3, divine puissance 3, divine resis
tance 6, divine divine dl cally, and the Tricksters unpredictable nature surely
vinespeed 3, divine telepathy, divinevision, reflects this wild heritage. Some of Enkdis more
gods avatar fanatic followers claim that this tale is a hoax perpe-
Fort +42, Ref +47, Will +!12 trated by the titans and their allies. They believe that
Str 38, Dex 4?,Con 42, Int 46, Wis 21,Cha 52 Enkili sprang into being from the universe itself, a
Balance+5?,Bluff+7l,Climb.r54,Concentration Phvsical manifestation of the raw stuff of the cosmos.
i 1s-
Hit Dice: 40d8+600 (920hp)
Initiative:
Speed:
AC:
At t ack:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Climate/Terrain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
+58,Craft+58,DecipherScript c59,Diplomacy
+61Disguise +66, Escape Artist +69, Gather
Information +61, Heal +46, Hide+46, lnnuendo
+46, Intimidate +61, Intuit Direction +46, Jump
+54, Knodedge+5?,Listen +60, Move Silently
+59, Perform +61, Search +Ei8, Sense Motive
+51, Spellcraft +63, Spot +60, Tumble +64
Alertnen,Ambidexterity,Conht Reflexes,Cmft
Magic Arms and AM, Craft Wondrous Item,
Dodge, Expertise, Heighten Slpel1,lmprovedCriti
cal, Improved Trip, Lightning Reflexes, Mobility,
Spring Attack, Weapon Focus (flail), Weapon
Focus (ximitar), Whirlwind Attttak
Solitary (unique)
40
Tri pl e Standard
Always chaotic neutral
Air, Chaos, Luck, Travel, Trickery
A mask decorated with lighting shocting Fromits eyehdes.
None
Any
Descnptjon
Enkili arrives on the wings of a storm, heralded
by a thunderclap and a lightning flash. He appears in
the marketplace as a rich trader with an offer you
cannot refuse. She is the savior of a sador beset by a
typhoon, who then asks him to carry out a scheme,
which in the end kills him. He is the young man in the
traveling leathers who changes a gamblers luck. She
is the stunningly beautiful courtesan fought over by
kings.
- ,
Some say that the Trickster is on no ones side,
not even his own. His goals are shrouded in mystery
and depend upon who is telling the tale. Only Enkili
knows the truth. Perhaps she regards Scarn and all
who dwell upon it as her pieces in a vast game of chaos
she wages where the goal is not to win, but to disrupt
the games of others. Disruption takes many forms,
like Enkili himself. It may mean aiding a king to
thwart the designs of another ruler, or it may mean
sowing havoc among another gods followers. Even
the other gods may be subject to Enkilis trickery.
Certainly Enkilis motives are known only to
Enkili. His aid may save the day or prove utterly
disastrous. To worship such a god strikes many as
folly, yet some eagerly entreat the Trickster. Trickery
and fortune, however fickle, can prove equally deci-
sive in adventure or battle- the J ester might change
at a crucial moment into a seemingly innocuous
creature, such as a rabbit or a dove. At that instant,
a tide of misfortune might befall an army, or the rogue
which called Enkili might be left alone to face a silver
golem guarding a wizards treasure room. Battle mages
casting fireballs at an enemy realize instead that they
have cast haste on the enemy soldiers. A cleric heal-
ing a wounded companion discovers instead she has
cursed her fallen comrade.
Such meddling can and often does raise the ire of
the other gods, forcing Enkili to flee from the scene of
the crime. Some say Enkili has succeeded where no
one else has in angering all the other gods. Corean,
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
11
Eledrada, and Chardun have reason to dislike if not
hate the Trickster and the Sower of Chaos. Yet the
ether gods, including Belsameth and Vangal, also
loathe Enkili. There is an old Shelzar saying which
applies to Enkih, Misfortune has no friends. Only
the Divine Truce which, for reasons of her own Enkili
respects, has kept Enkili from suffering the same fate
as some of the titans.
Yet, during the Titanswar, Enkili greatly aided
the eventual victory of the Gods over their parents.
Thismay well have been due toEnkills mistreatment
at the hands of Mesos, Sire of Sorcery. After a minor
prank involving Mesoscloak, the titan responded by
stripping Enkili of his divine powers, cutting off his
access to mortal followers, and subjecting the god to
true death or destruction. Even the most chaotic of
beings possesses the will to survive. Enkills decision
tu join with the gods in rebellion was probably a
result of his realization that he existed only at
the titans pleasure and that his destruc-
tion would be a far greater prank
than he could ever conceive. What-
ever the reason, the Titanswar
represented the only time that
Enkili cooperated with his fellow
deities for any significant length
of time.
Again and again, Enkili
lured Titanspawn armies into
ambush and destruction. He
matched the ferocious storms of
his mother Lethene with tem-
pests of his own. Although the
storms ravaged the land below,
they also kept the Untamed
One from aiding the titans
with her own powers. At the
end of the war, some say that
Enkili bore Tanil across Scam,
helping the Huntress gather up
the many portions of the titaness
essence.
Enkili continues to make mis-
chief throughout the Scarr
Lands, sowing fortune both good
and bad across all of its varied con-
tinents. Although he is called the
King of Fools, he has enough sense to
know that violating the Divine Truce
will bring his own swift demise, or at
least his dismemberment and im-
prisonment. So Enkilis pranks
remain annoyances - ne
enough to provoke the gods
open conflict.
following rolls - skill rolls for Balance, Bluff, Dis-
guise, J ump or Tumble; +1 to Reflex saves. The
maximum bonus obtained in this fashion is +3, but in
keeping with Enkilis chaotic character, these bo-
nuses can be applied to any of the skills or saves listed.
A worshipper can invoke for three rounds, then apply
+1 each to his next Reflex save, Bluff and Tumble
skill rolls.
Combat
How Enkili fights depends upon his guise. As the
Trickster, Enkili uses guile, underhanded tactics and
weapon at hand. Often that weapon I S his scimitar
Neckbane, but Enkili uses any trick or deception to
outwit his foes. More importantly, since the death of
his avatar would be no more than
an inconvenience, the
Tri ckster
L- _
---------
I
/
,
ivocatjon Benefj t
c
For each round that a worshipper invokes
Enkili, he receives a +1 to any of the next of the
.... . . . -. . ._ . -
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
fights to not be thwarted.
To battle the Storm Goddess is to battle thunder
and lightning. Enkili wields a thunderbolt-hurtling
flail that can strike friend as well as foe, with equal
destructiveness. She fights with a wild, reckless aban-
don, hurling lightning, hail storms, and raging winds
at opponents and allies alike. This is Enkili at her
most awesome -sending hurricanes to sink entire
fleets and creating cyclones to destroy whole towns.
In the guise of a courtesan, either male or female,
Enkili is subtle but deadly nonetheless. I-ere the fight
is one of playing off opponents against one another.
She might seduce a general and set him to slay a high
priest of Hedrada who would otherwise stop her
trickery. Or she might set two princes to dueling over
her beauty, simply to sow chaos. Certaiinly her cour-
tesan guise would have no shortage of willing
defenders.
Spells: Enkilis avatar casts spells as a 20th-level
sorcerer and a 20th-level cleric. He has access to all
arcane and divine spells. He does not need to rnemo-
rize spells; he simply selects the spell thai: he wishes to
cast. These spells are cast without foci or components
of any kind, with a mere thought from Enkilis avatar.
Spell-Like Abilities: In addition to his normal
spellcasting abilities, Enkilis avatar can cast any spell
from the Chaos domain, or any spell frorn the Illusion
school at will, but no more than once per round, as a
20th-level sorcerer.
Enkilis Kiss (Su): Once per day, Enkilis avatar
can transform one creature into his page (see page
63). This creature must be a living, mortal being and
cannot be an outsider. Enkilis avatar must make a
touch attack to kiss the creature. If successful, the
creature becomes Enkilis page for one full day. There
is no saving throw - the creature is transformed as
per the Enkilis page template. The pal, le carries out
Enkilis will, to the degree that Enkili has explained
what her purpose is, but otherwise still has indepen-
dent thought and speech. A Will save (DC 35) is
required to for the page to resist Enkilis will.
Fortunes Folly (Su): Up to nine times a day,
Enkilis avatar can reroll any one roll and use the
better of the two rolls. Enkilis avatar can also use this
power to reroll any one roll made by another and
force the target to take one of the two rolls - Enkilis
choice.
Mayhems Mishap (Su): Once pet. day, Enkilis
avatar can increase the DC of all skill checks by up to
20 within one mile of her avatar, for up to half an
hour. Enkilis avatar often capriciously applies this to
her own followers just for her own amusement.
Passing the Unluck (Su): Once per day, Enkilis
avatar can redirect the results of a failed saving throw
roll from any single creature to another. Both crea-
tures must be within 400 feet of Enkilis avatar. The
target of the redirection then suffers the result of the
failed saving throw.
Subtle Trickery (Su): Once per day as a stan-
dard action, Enkili can take one action made by a
creature, and choose a different one, provided it was
one the creature can take. Both the old and the new
actions must be something that involve a die roll -
an attack, a spell, a skill check, and so on. The
creature must make a Will save (DC 35) to realize
that the intended action had changed, otherwise he
believes that the action Enkili choose for him was
one he had meant to take all along. If he makes his
Will save, he suffers the effects of confusion for ld6
rounds.
ljghtningnud ofInkiLi(MajorArtjfact)
Description: Enkili created her Lightning Flail
for her storm goddess aspect, forging it in the heart of
a colossal thunderstorm that was lashing the plane of
chaos. On occasion, the Lightning Flail attacks allies as
well as enemies and is not always restrained by Enkili.
The Storm Goddess tends to lose herself in the heat
of battle and often lets her flail dance while she
unleashes the raging fury of her storms against the
enemy.
Powers: The weapon is a +6 thundering dancing
chaoticfiil that grants its bearer the ability to cast the
spell Enkilis lightning at will. The weapon has a mind
of its own (Int 15, Wis 9, Cha 16, Ego 27, align CN)
whose purpose is to sow confusion.
Neckbane (Mjnor Artjfact)
Description: When fighting as the Trickster
during the Titanswar (when he wasnt leading foes on
a merry chase across half of Scam), Enkili slaughtered
giants by the hundreds and ogres by the thousands
with his deadly magic scimitar, Neckbane.
Powers: The trickster disliked using a flail in
battle, so crafted Neckbane, a +5 keen worpal scimitar.
The vorpal quality is not effective against outsiders
and titans.
THE DIVINE 8~ THE DEFEATED
Rhksa; FnkiIi s Herald
I
Hit Di m
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
speed:
saves:
Abilities:
Skilk:
Feats:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Advancement Range:
Medium-Size Outsider
1?d8+?5 (247 hp)
+I2 (+8 Dex, +4 lmproved Initiative)
Fly 100 ft. (perfect)
28 (+8 Dex, +10 Natural)
+19/+14/+?/+3 melee
Slam 2d8+5
5 ft. by 5 ft./5ft.
Air mastery, spell-like abilities, whirlwind
Aerial aspect, cdd resistance 20, danage reduction
10/+2, electricity resistance 20, locate element
Fort +24, Ref +2?, Will +22
Str 21, Dex 26, Con 20, Int 22, Wa 16, Cha 19
Concentration +30, Intimidate +39, lntuit Dire
tion +38, Knowledge (arcana) +26, Knowledge
(nature) +31, Listen +38, Search +36, Spellcraft
Dodge, Flyby Attack, lmproved Initiative,
Lightning Reflexes, Mobility.
Solitary (unique)
I?
Standard
Always chaotic neutral
Air
None
+37, spot +33
Descnptjon
During the Titanswar, Enkili could not be every-
where at once. Sorely pressed on the land, he found
himself forced to concede more and more control of
the skies to his parents, Lethene and Gulaben. Dur-
ing this period several divine war fleets were smashed
altsea and coastal cities laid waste by cyclones. Then
Lethene and Gulabens aerial forces ambushed Enkilis
avatar after he came to the aid of a human army.
After the battle, Enkili had exhausted his magic
and was almost destroyed by the titans. For four long
days afterward, Enkili hid beneath the eastern ocean
and brooded. She needed a herald, as many of the
other gods now possessed - an entity to represent
her when needed and to precede her when necessary.
On the fifth day, healed and determined, Enkili went
forth across Scarn looking for a suitable candidate.
On Ghelspad, Enkili found what he was looking
for. 4 druid of Lethene, an elf woman named Rhissa,
had been abandoned by her titan mistress for refusing
to destroy a halfling village. Lethenes titanspawn
follciwers raped and mutilated the former druid and
then lashed her to a hilltop as a storm brewed,
brin:ging Lerhenes vengeance upon the unfortunate
elf.
But then the Trickster appeared and spirited the
dying elf back to his abode. There, she was trans-
formed into an outsider and the herald of Enkili. She
became a creature of air and gained the ability to
control weather and hurl storms at Enkilis foes.
Rhissa, known to Ghelspad at large as Enkilis herald,
possesses divinely derived powers, which is fitting for
the herald of the Storm Goddess. Enkilis herald
often takes the place of her mistress when a storm
rages or when a battle occurs that figures into Enkilis
plans.
Combat
Enkilis herald fights with courage but not with
the wild abandon of her patron. Depending upon the
situation, she changes into one of her other aerial
aspects - in the middle of battle if necessary. Enkilis
herald does not wield a magic weapon, instead un-
leashing the elemental fury of storms against a foe.
She prefers to fight at a distance so that she can use
her deadly elemental powers.
Air Mastery (Ex): (See core rulebook III, page
82) Airborne creatures suffer a -1 penalty to attack
and damage rolls against Enkilis herald.
Whirlwind (Su): (See corerulebookIII, page 82)
The herald can trans-
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
lightning; 3/day: Enkilis lightning storm, whirlwind; 1/
day: Plane shift. As cast by a 19th level sorceress save
DC (14 +spell level).
Aerial Aspect (Su): Once per day Enkilis her-
ald can shapeshift into one of the following forms for
up to 8 hours: a Cerulean Roc (Creature Collection,
page 38)) a greater air elemental (Core Rulebook 111,
page 81), or a storm hag (Creature Collection, page
99).
Enkiljs Page
Descnp tjon
I am a simple trader, lately of Fangsfall, who had an
encounter on theroad through New Venir t wo years ago
-an encounter still vivid in my memory. The carawan
I journeyed with reached a crossroads when we were
attacked by a band of marauders, who were aided by
strange sorcerer whose visage was that of an elf, but
whoseskin was jet black. It looked as if our lives were
forfeit when suddenly a slender youth in travelling leath-
ers appeared on the wagon seat next to mine, with a sly
smile on his handsome face.
Aleshin, hesaid, Im here to help you, and in
return, you can help me. How heknew my name didnt
matter at that moment, not with our caravan guards
dropping in flames before thedark elfs spells, and the
marauders arrows falling likerain around me.
Ill do anything, I cried out as an arrow narrowly
missed my left ear.
The stranger smiled. Of course you will. You
would anyway, but fair is fair, at least this time. He
winked at me, then turned toward the dark elf sorcerer,
who stood 50 yards away from us, raising his hands to
conjure another spell. The sorcerer chanted something,
and then a rainbow of colors spayed out at his compan-
ions, blinding them. One of our surviving guards loosed
a crossbow bolt which struck thedark elf in thehead,
killing him. Our remaining guards cut down theblinded
marauders, and wewere sawed.
It was then that I learned who thestranger was, and
what hewanted. Heleaned ower and kissed meon the
cheek. Abruptly, Ifeltasurge ofwitality, and, somehow,
different.
For the next day, hesaid, you work for Enkili.
That is to say, me. He waved a hand ower my face and
I felt my musclesgrow larger, my ears lenglhen, my feet
turn into hands, and my arms sprout leathery wings.
Yes, Enkili said in response to my look of horror
and thescreams of my fellow trawelers. Youre a bat
devil.]ust because. Oh, and youre my page for the next
There is a scroll case on the body of that dead
sorcerer that 1 want you to deliver to a young wizards
apprentice living in a villagein Zathiske. .Aid her until
tomorrow at this time. Somehow, I knew the willages
location and who the apprentice was. I flew there and
delivered the scroll to her, then assisted her in stealingan
itemfrom her master, and finally spirited her away to
day.
another village. I possessed mgic I had newer dreamed of
and used it to accomplish my task. I had knowledge of
things once unknown to me, and an acute awareness of
Enkili.
And then, thenext day, I became myself again, just
a simple trader, marooned in Zathiske. Eventually, I
made my way to Fangsfall, only to learn that Enkili was
worshipped there. I worship himnow and hopethat will
beenough for him. Certainly hehas not visitedme again.
Not yet.
Aleshin Delguda, merchant of Fangsfall
In keeping with his chaotic nature, the Prince of
Fools has no specific page. Instead, she chooses an
individual that suits her needs at moment, or whom
she thinks would make an amusing choice. The page
can be any creature Enkili chooses - a human
milkmaid, a wretched halfling cutpurse, a scholar, a
dwarf warrior or a forsaken elf. Often, she chooses an
animal - anything from a hawk, a pig, or a fish
springing from the sea. The creature chosen need not
even worship Enkili; in fact he often purposely chooses
the followers of other gods just to irritate his divine
cousins. He is especially fond of choosing paladins of
Corean, an act that the Champion finds endlessly
annoying.
Enkili kisses her chosen page (see Enkilis Kiss),
gifting him with increased mental and physical at-
tributes, as well as certain special abilities. Most
importantly, her page now has an acute awareness of
Enkilis purpose. This purpose may be as specific as
swindling the local Temple of Madriel out of its
treasury, sowing confusion amongst King Virduks
court during the spring festival or stealing a spell book
from a certain Calastian battle mage. Or it may be
something as vague as boarding a ship headed for the
Blossoming Sea or walking the dangerous road to
Amalthea.
The Trickster can choose to shapeshift his cho-
sen page. During the Titanswar, Enkili repeatedly
transformed his pages to work mischief upon the
titans. A favorite trick was to transform a human page
into an animal, which could more easily spy upon the
enemy and infiltrate their camps. In one incident,
Enkili went further and transformed a human soldier
into a male winter wolf who proceeded to lead a
massive wolf attack upon an enemy supply train. The
wolves led by Enkilis page utterly destroyed the
convoy.
Another tactic was to take a clever and crafty
creature, such as a ferret, and shapeshift it into
something far more powerful, such as an invisible
stalker or a forsaken elf. The creature still possessed
the ferrets nature and went forth to steal items, or it
simply wreaked havoc and confusion among the
enemy.
Since the Titanswar, Enkili uses her pages as
pawns in her game of subtle trickery. She continues
to choose whoever suits her and enjoys reaping the
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THE DIVINE tk THE DEFEATED
maximum effect from her kiss. Lately she has taken to
shapeshifting her page into a doppelganger (Core
Rules III, page 60), for even greater amusement and
utility.
Crelatjng a Page of Enkilj
The Page of Enkili is a template that can be
added to any mortal, non-outsider creature (referred
to hereafter as the base creature). The creatures
type changes to Outsider. It uses all the base
creatures statistics and special abilities except as
noted here.
Hit Dice: Increase Hit Dice by one type, and
increase to 8 HD if the base creature had fewer than
8.
Speed: Same as base creature
AC: As base creature
Attacks: Add +1 to the base creatures attacks
(due to Str increase). Recalculate creatures base
attack bonus if its HD were increased to 8.
Damage: As base creature +1 (due to Str in-
crease).
Special Attacks: The base creature retains all of
its special attacks and gains the following:
Spell-Like Abilities: The page can cast Enkilis
!uck*, Enkilis prank, obscuring mist and protection
from l aw each 3/day as a sorcerer of level equal to its
[increased) HD total.
Special Qualities: The base creature retains all
of its special qualities and gains the following:
Uncanny Dodge: If it did not already have the
quality, the herald receives Uncanny Dodge as a 6th-
level rogue.
Abilities: Add the following to the base creatures
stars: Str +2, Dex +3, Con +2, Int +4, Wis +0, Cha +3
Saves: Same as base creature
Skills: The base creature receives an additional
+2 to Listen and Spot
Feats: The base creature receives the following
fears, unless it already has them: Alertness, Lightning
Reflexes
Challenge Rating: If base creature was less than
8 I-ID its CR rating increases +1 per HD it gained.
Base creatures of 8+ HD have +1 CR
Sample Page of Enkilj
This example uses a weasel, which Enkili de-
cided to adopt as his page during discussions with
King Virduk of Calastia. The king was not amused,
but he didnt really have much choice tn the matter.
Sneaky the Weasel,
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e o f w
Hi t Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FaceiReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
ha:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Cl i mat ef l wrai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement:
speed:
Ti ny Animal
8d8 (50 hp)
+4 (Dex)
20 ft., climb 20 Ft.
16(+2 size, +4 Dex)
Bi te +10/+5 melee
Bite ld3-3
2 1/2 f t . by 2 112f t ./O f t .
Attach, spell-like abilities
Scent, uncanny dodge
Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +1
Str 5, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 6, Wi s 12, Cha 8
Balance +lo, Climb +11,Hide +13, Listen +3,
Move Silently +9, Spot +6
Alertness, Lightnitg Refkxeq Weapon FinesseFi e)
Temperate Forest, hill, mountains, and plains
Solitary
114
None
Always neutral
None
Description
Once an ordinary weasel scurrying happily
through Geleedas Grove, Sneaky was, for one day at
least, an especially influential and important rodent.
When Enkili wanted to treat with King Virduk
(whose enforcers had arrested a number of Enkili-
worshipping rogues in one of the tyrants many
law-and-order campaigns), he selected Sneaky and
transported him to the kings palace in Vashon.
There he chattered Enkilis displeasure to the bloody
monarch. Confronted with the J ester and his per-
verse sense of humor, Virduk relented and ordered
the rogues released, but exiled them to Lageni, where
he left them to the tender mercies of Duke Traviak.
His work done, Sneaky returned to the forest where,
presumably, he lives happily today.
Attach (Ex): If Sneaky hits witha bite attack, he
uses his powerful jaws to latch onto the opponents
body and automatically deals bite damage eachround
he remains attached. While attached, Sneaky has an
AC of 14.
Spell-Like Abilities (Su): While he is Enkilis
page, Sneaky can cast Enkilis luck, Enkilis grank*,
obscuring mist and protection from law 3/day each.
Skills: Weasels receive a +4 racial bonus on
Move Silently checks and a +8 racial bonus on
Balance checks. They use their Dexterity modifier for
Climb checks.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
Enki lj s W orsh j p and Worshippers
Oh, Goddess of Luck, Lady of Fortune, I plead
most humbly for afavor to change my fortune. Do so and
I pledge a year of my lifein your service, to bespent as you
choose.
- A gamblers prayer to Enkili
Enkili! Please protect mefrom your storms wrath!
Save mefrom the hurricane. Bring me to a peaceful
shore!
- A sailors entreaty to Enkili
Sly one, please come to me and aid me in this
- A schemers request to Enkili
endeavor
Scholars and clerics of the other gods wonder
why anyone, no matter how desperate, would ever
worship the Trickster. Such worship, they reason,
could draw only unwanted attention from an unpre-
dictable deity in the form of misfortune, chaos and
death.
Many who come to Enkili do so out of despera-
tion. A sailor caught in a storm, whose ship threatens
to disintegrate under the oceans assaull:, will beg the
Storm Goddess to relent. Men facing tbe abyss will
grasp at any hand, however dangerous dloing so might
be in the long run.
Enkili is a god with many faces, and those seek-
ing his aid each worship in their own way. The
desperate turn to the Trickster. Those loathing the
law entreat the Shapeshifter. Gamblers down on
their luck beg the Goddess of Fortune. A gambler
who earns his livelihood rolling the bones and win-
ning other games of chance might dedicate any
winnings to Enkili after paying off his debts. A thief
prays for good luck, or equally, for bad luck to befall
his target. A card player could pray for the same
result. A con artist wants Enkilis aid in tricking
others.
Worshipping Enkili is usually an individual ac-
tivity in Ghelspad. The entreater requests Enkilis
aid, often promising a boon in return or offering to
later play some mischief on Enkilis behalf. Some-
times this results in the worshipper becoming Enkilis
page for aday, and other times the worshipper ends up
involved in one of the Tricksters divine pranks.
Enkilis imagination is truly boundless when it comes
to exacting service from a follower.
Secret shrines to Enkili exist throughout
Ghelspad. Some sit on storm-tossed shorelines or in
the midst of crowded cities, while others stand at
crossroads, and still others exist near places of great
fortune, such as a spring, or waterfall. These latter
locations can also be places of misfortune, but the
desperate often overlook this fact.
A typical worshipper sneaks alone to the shrine,
either at dawn or dusk, or during a storm, and there
prays to Enkili. The prayer may be a song, a poem, or
an outright entreaty. Crude directness works as often
as eloquence with Enkili.
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
Enkili has a priesthood,
mortal representative of a fickle and capricious deity
is a challenging one indeed. They Serve to maintain
Enkilis shrines, oversee the raucous celebrations of
his worshippers, and carry out mischief of their own
on the Jesters behalf. Enkilis clerics often multiclass
as rogues.
Enkill is worshipped in the Heteronomy of
Virduk, in Ontenazu, in Zathiske and in the cities of
Fangsfall, Mansk and Shelzar. Again, such worship,
even by the ruler, is a lone activity. The Shelzarians
haw private rites they follow when entreating Enkilis
aid, which are highly stylized and intended to placate
the God of Fortune and Misfortune. In Fangsfall,
worshippers pray to Enkili in any fashion they choose.
Again, just as Enkili has many forms, so does her
worship. Enkilis worship is even tol-
eratied in stem Hedrad and in the
holy city of Mithril, where a small
chaotic tangle ofvegetation serves
as the Tricksters shrine.
Little truly organized wor-
ship of theTrickster aspect exists
anywhere in Ghelspad, at least
not openly. In Fangsfall and
Shelzar temples stand to the
Storm Goddess, a seeming con-
trad iction to the observation
that all worship of Enkili is a
solitary activity. However,
even at the temple of the Storm
Goddess, prayers and entreaties
are performed in private. Often in
Fangsfall, the court and manv of the
siren, but the truth of Drendaris parentage is known
only to the Mistress of Shadows and her true mother
(see Drendaris entry for more information). Cer-
tainly aspects of Drendari are similar to her father.
She, too, 1s worshipped by rogues. But she is the
Demigoddess of Shadow, which seemingly puts her
between Madriel and Belsameth. What does shadow
have to do with Storms and Chaos, some have asked.
The answer may be in the role I hndari plays in the
struggle between light anddark( andalso1nDrendaris
true heritage! known only to her). She uses trickery
and cunning toPlaY the two goddesses off against one
another, exactly like her father does tu the universe
at large. And like Enkili, Drendarl acts alone-
Enkilis abode in the chaotic plane of Limbo is a
region of constantly shifting realities - a place
that mirrors her own ever-changing
nature. Here the very ground shifts
suddenly and storms that howl across
aflashingskybattertheland. Enkilis
dwelling itself constantly changes
forms. Sitting on a rocky island in
the midst of a storming sea, it can
be massive castle of a thousand
rooms. On a lush, tropical island,
his abode appears as a graceful pal-
ace of marbled columns. Sitting on
sandy atoll, her dwelling might be a
twisted spire towering over a white-
capped ocean.
Inside Enkilis abode, some say
the corridors twist unexpectedly, and
rooms and hallways shift and disap-
citizlens of that city beg Enkili not to send
a hurricane, but they do so individually, and in turn.
Long lines form outside her temples in Fangsfall, and
followers of the Trickster aspect prey upon the wait-
ing worshippers of the Storm Goddess. The populace
considers this part of worshipping Enkili and those
waiting in line each have a small amount of coin or
jewelry intended for the thieves and schemers who
come to steal and swindle them. They believe it
pleases Enkili.
In Shelzar they sacrifice treasure to the Storm
Godldess by leaving it for a masked schemer, who
takes the gold and goes forth to work some great plan
in the name of Enkili. Thus both cities acknowledge
Enkilis different aspects.
In the Heteronomy of Virduk worshippers hold
a chaos festival during the month of Taner. During
the festival, merchants exchange places with labor-
ers, lords switch roles with peasants, and husbands
exchange wives. Some scholars believe this chaos
festival is in fact the result of a divine prank played by
Enkili on the populace there long ago, but the citizens
of the Heteronomy do not dare break from tradition.
Enkilis relationship to his daughter, Drendari, is
also shrouded in mystery. Some believe that the
pear, mirroring his ownnature. At the
center lies a gigantic cavern where winds blow end-
lessly. A spring fountains at the very heart of the
cavern. The spring itself has many guises, depending
upon Enkilis mood. It may be a gurgling hot spring
when she is feeling seductive, or a scalding geyser
when she is angry. Another time, it might be icy cold
or even frozen over. On yet another occasion the
spring may run cool and deep, like a sweet mountain
spring. Drinking from the fountain can cause any
number of strange changes in the imbiber, some good,
some horrific, depending upon Enkilis mood.
Enkili has several names for her dwelling: the
shifting house, fortunes heart, the storm palace, the
twisting manse. Like Enkili, her dwelling is fickle.
Enkilis herald dwells there, a fitting place for a
creature of storm. Mortals find the plane of chaos a
great challenge indeed. If they arrived at Enkilis
abode, their fate might well depend on the Tricksters
shifting moods. Adventurers could be slammed against
walls of granite by a screaming gale, while a follower
might cross a verdant garden to a shadowed veranda
opening into an inviting mansion. Anything is pos-
sible in the realm of the J ester.
CHAPTERTWO: THE DIVINE
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
At t ack:
speed:
Damage:
Facemeach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feat s
ClimaterTerrain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
dims &dar
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
46d8+540 (908 hp)
+5 (Dex)
30 Ft.
61(+1 De& +20 deflection, +20 m, +10mtwal)
Dominion +72/+67/+62/+57/+52/+47/
+42/+37/+32 melee
Dominion 1 dl 0+27+domination+poison
5 f t . by 5 Ft./5 Ft.
Aura OF hatred, spells, spell-like abilities,
strike OF vengeance, gaze of fear, eternal
servitude, magic items
Damage reduction 40/+4,SR 40,Fasthealing 20
Divine creation, divine favor 5, divine immunity,
divine initiative 2, divine knowledge 4, divine
language, divine presence, divine protection 4,
divine puissance 4, divine resistance 6, divine
retribution, divine size, divine !;peed 3, divine
summoning, divine telepathy, divine vision, gods
avatar
Fort +37, Ref +30, Wi l l +37
Str 50, Dex 20, Con 34, lnt 32, Wa 34, Cha 32
Bluff +43, Climb +40, Concentration +52, Diplo
macy +55, Heal +32, Innuendo +53, Intimidate
+62, lump +50, Knowledge (arcana) +31, Knowl
edge (architecture) +41, Knowiedge (history)
+57, Knowledge (law) +60, Kiiowledge (planes)
+31, Knowledge (religion) +60, Knowledge (roy
alty) +60, Listen +32, Profession (solder) +52,
Ride +25, Scry +51, Search +Ell, Sense Motive
+52, SpelkraFt +41, Spot +52.,
Cl eave,EmpowerSpdl ,E~~i ~e,Great Cl eav,
Heighten Spell, ImprovedCrittcal (warscepter),
Power Attack Quicken Spell, Specialization
(warscepter), Spell Focus (ernhantment), Spell
Focus (necromancy), Sunder, Weapon Focus
(-epter),
Any
Solitary (unique)
30
Double Standard
Always lawful evil
Law, Evil, War, Strength, Domination
A blood-soaked golden scepter crowed with
a thorny laurel wreath.
None
Descrjptjon
The avatar of Chardun appears as a huge, hand-
some man, his blonde locks graced by a circlet of
laurel leaves. He is clad as a conqueror, in a white
toga, but the garments lower half and hem are
stained with blood and bone dust, as are Charduns
hands and sandaled feet. He carries the golden
warscepter Dominion, whose bloodstained head is
encircled by a wreath of thorns. The avatars eyes are
its most frightening aspect, however -- they are red,
deep-set and haunted, burning with what could be
rage, pain or a combination of both.
Chardun is more active than many of his fellow
deities, frequently dispatching his avatar to answer
the prayers of high-ranking worshippers such as King
Virduk of Calastia, the One in White of thecharduni
and his Dunahnaean archpriests. While Chardun
revels in the destruction of his worshippers enemies,
he also appears to manifest on his own initiative,
exterminating powerful titanspawn or their allies. In
battle, he normally leads from the rear, but if suffi-
ciently enraged or otherwise motivated, the Great
General leads his minions into battle personally,
with his warscepter Dominion shattering skulls and
dispensing deadly poison to his foes. A few sages
suggest (far from the ears of Charduns followers, of
course) that the Great General is still fighting the
Titanswar and reliving the days when he was seen as
a hero and a valiant warrior, not a black-hearted
tyrant.
Some claim that Charduns cruelty and violence
are a result of the treatment that he received at the
hands of his parents. Certainly Mormo and Gormoth
were among the most diabolical and sadistic of the
titans, and they beat and tormented their child for
the fun of it. Might the gods tyrannical nature, ask
the sages, simply be Charduns attempt to dominate
and abuse others just as his parents had done to him?
Perhaps the war was Charduns ultimate act of defi-
ance andvengeance - striking backat his tormentors.
Perhaps the god cannot face what he has become
since the war, a deity every bit as cruel as his abusive
parents. In many ways, they say, Chardun is a being
to be pitied rather than feared.
Others, particularly Charduns worshippers, claim
this is all claptrap and that the Great Generals
nature is simply a reflection of the forces that he
embodies - war, conquest, pain and avarice. Like
the other gods, he is a manifestation of one of the
eight basic alignments of the cosmos, and all that
Mormos and Gormoths abuse did was bring his true
character to light.
Some say that Chardun often visits the chasm
where his fathers two halves struggle vainly to re-
unite. Perhaps he wishes to see the Writhing Lord
suffer, or maybe he considers that fate can defeat even
the most powerful of beings.
lnvocatjon Benefit
Each full round that a worshipper of Chardun
spends invoking his god, he receives a +1 bonus on
any of the following rolls: skill rolls for Concentra-
tion, Diplomacy, Intimidate or Sense Motive; rolls to
any skill that involves military tactics or strategy; any
attack roll; and any roll to inflict damage using a spell.
The maximum bonus obtained in this fashion is +3,
and the entire bonus must be applied to one of the
rolls listed above.
THE DlVl
Combat
NE 8. THE DEFEATED
undead, relaying orders to his commanders and over,
seeing the battle through magical means. If provoked
or confronted with a challenging foe such as a demon
lord, powerful titanspawn or delty-level being,
Chardun wades into with enthusiasm, blud-
geoning his foes with his golden warscepter and
casting devastating spells. Chardun knows the value
of skilled warriors, but sacrifices them if it works to his
tactical advantage. For their part, Charduns follow-
ers are happy to give up their lives for the Overlord.
The avatar prefers to employ spells that directly
enslave his enemies, forcing them to join his cause if
possible. Such spells include dominate berson, convert,
chum person, incite and suggestion. Chardun rarely
travels without a full complement of powerful servi-
tors, suchas charduni champions, devils, highpriests,
or archmagi. Such followers act as his officers, relay-
ing Charduns orders to his minions.
Aura of Hatred (Su): Anyone approaching
within 60 ft. of the avatar must make a successful
Willsave (DC30) or suffer theeffect sofanemotion
(hate) spell. The spell affects victims as long as
they remain in the avatars aura. Upon leaving
the aura, victims receive a save against the
effect once per round. This effect oftencauses
armies or groups that assault the avatar to fall
into bickering, which prevents successful co-
ordination of attacks. Chardun can
voluntarily suspend this power when dealing
with allies or during parlay.
Spells: Charduns avatar can cast spells as
a 20th-level cleric and a 20th-level wizard. He
has access to all divine and arcane spells and
does not need to memorize spells; he simply
chooses the spell that he wishes to cast. Chardun
does not need foci or components of any kind.
Spell-Like Abilities: In addition to his nor-
mal spellcasting abilities, Charduns avatar can
cast any spell from the Law, Evil, War, Strength or
Domination domain at will, but no more than once
per round. These spells are cast as if by a 20th-level
Strike of Vengeance (Ex): Whenever an oppo-
nent inflicts damage upon Charduns avatar, the
avatars next attack against that opponent is a strike
of vengeance. If the attack hits, the opponent must
make a Fortitude save (DC 30) or die. On a successful
save, treat the attack as if it were a critical. Charduns
avatar can make only one Strike ofvengeance against
a given opponent per day.
Gaze of Fear (Ex): Once per round as a free
action, Chardun can make a gaze attack that is
treated as afear spell (save DC 30).
Eternal Servitude (Su): Any opponent killed by
Chardun rises within ldlO rounds as aChardun-slam
(see Creature Collection, page 41). These undead
willingly serve Chardun and fight his enemies.
As any good genera
Chardun shuns
per:jonal combat unless provoked or unless fighting
an t:specially powerful enemy- He prefers to maintain
personal command of his armies of charduni and
CHAPTER TWO: THE D I V I N E
Divine Summoning (Su): Three times per day,
Chardun can summon 6d10 HD of devils or lawful
evil outsiders.
Dominion (Maj oz Art j f a ct)
Description: Chardun wields ,Dominion, a
warscepter and an artifact of tremendous power. I t
resembles a heavy golden scepter, and it is crowned
with a wreath of thorny leaves that constantly drip
blood.
Powers: Dominion is a+5 unholy lawful warscepter
(I d10 dmg/crit x 3). Anyone that is struck by Domin-
ion must make a Will save (DC 30) or instantly
become dominated as per the dominate monster spell.
In addition, Charduns warscepter constantly drips
the blood of themeek, which is a virulent poison. An
opponent damaged by Dominion must make a Forti-
tude save (DC 30) or take 3d6 points of temporary
Strength damage. One minute later, the victim must
save again or suffer ld6 points of permanent Strength
drain.
Warscepter
Followers of Chardun often honor the Great General by wielding mighty warscepters, his
chosen weapon. Among the Charduni, warscepters resemble the wielder, often with an angry or
sneering demeanor. Other followers of Chardun wield warscepters etched with a thorny wreath
encircling the weapons head. Either type of warscepter can serve as a holy symbol of the
Overlord, but not until the weapon has tasted the fresh blood of an enemy, slave or underling.
Smaller symbolic scepters can also be used was Charduns holy symbol, but some say that the
Great General looks upon those who use them less favorably.
Exotic Mel ee Weapon
Name Cost Damage Critical Weight Type
Warscepter 30gp Id10 x3 15Ib. Bludgeoning
THE DIVINE lk THE DEFEATED
Hi t Dice:
I n i t i at k
AC:
Attackr:
Damage:
Speed:
FacelRoach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills
Feats:
ClimateSTemain:
Organization:
Challenlp Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Medium Outsider (Law, Evil)
25d8+200 (350 hp)
+14 (+lo Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
60 ft., fly 150 ft.
35 (+lo Dex, +15 natural)
+32 touch; +35 t wo ranged bolts
Touch 2d10+25, Black Bolts 2d10+13,
Shadow Poison
5 f t . by 5 ft.15 Ft.
Shadow Poison, Shape Change, Spells,
Charming Gaze, Sneak Attack
Damage Reduction 40/+4, SR 30, Regen
eration 5, Outsider, Vulnerability
Fort +20, Ref +24, Will +19
Str 24, Dex 30, Con 22, Int 26, Wis 20, Cha 31
Bluff +38, Concentration +31, Diplomacy +38,
Disguise+40,Hide+30,Innuendo+33,lntimidate
+33, lntuit Direction +20, Knowledge (planes)
+28, Knowledge (religion) +33, Knowledge (roy
alty) +28, Move Silently +30, Scry +23, Sense
Motive +30, Spellcraft +33, Spot +33,
Dodge, Empower Spell, Expertise, Extend Spell,
Flyby Attack, Mobility, Spell Focus (Enchant
rnent),Spell Focus(Necrornancy). Spring Attack
Solitary (unique)
20
Standard
Always lawful evil
None
Any
Descriptjon
Charduns herald was once a human named
J erol, a paladin devoted to Corean, the Avenger.
During the Titanswar, J erol helped to defend a pasto-
ral region in what is now Darakeene, organizing its
inhabitants into an effective fighting force. Pro-
claimed leader of the region, J erol was at first a
benevolent and skilled leader, helping his people to
battle the titanspawn and eventually taking the fight
to the enemy. His abuses were subtle at first. Begin-
ning with compulsory military service for the good of
all, rhe paladin slowly ceased to care about the lives
ofhis people, dedicating himself instead to the struggle
against evil. Jerols forces occupied surrounding re-
gions, and impressed their citizens into his growing
army.
J erols tolerance for those who would give his
foes a.id and comfort grew less and less; soon, any who
oppo:sed him or resisted his army were all lumped
together as titanspawn, and the violence of his cru-
sade ,grew. As J erols Army of J ustice traveled, it
ravaged the land, slaughtering and pillaging once
peaceful villages. The shining paladin had become so
obsessed with his own vision that he failed to con-
sider the lives of those he supposedly defended. Jerols
army, grown rich and powerful, now looked to profit
from those villages that refused to join them. It
became little more than an army of brigands.
J erols saga has been used by priests and paladins
of Corean for generations to demonstrate the folly of
self-righteous hubris. The following is an excerpt
from the Annals of Light, a book of allegories often
used to train new priests:
4.2.1 And it came to pass that themighty Corean
felt hisdarksons heart turnagainst him. Andindoingso,
it dimmed theLight of theChampion.
4.2.2 The Avenger thus raised a great army from
among his paladins and champions.
4.2.3 And lo, paladins of light did rally to thebanner
of Corean, for they had seen one of their own disgraced
and great indeed was their shame.
4.2.4 Upon seeing this great gathered army, the
flaming Champion did raise his fist and did swear that he
would see his errant son banished from theland.
4.2.5 Thusdidcoreans Army OfLightsetoutupon
the face of Scarn.
4.3.1 1 t came to pass that theArmy of Light, led by
the mighty Corean himself, did encounter theforces of the
dark son whosename shall not bespoken.
4.3.2 And thus, thearmy fell upon their enemy like
the crashing of a wave.
4.3.3 Titanic was the battle, and the glory of
Corean drove likea knifethrough the heart of the soulless
forces of thenameless one.
4.3.4 And the Light did quickly drive thecorrupting
darkness from the land.
4.3.5 The champions of theAoenger then brought
thenameless one before the Avenger himself.
4.3.6 And the betrayer couldnot look upon thelight
of theChampion for it had blinded his eyes.
4.3.7 Lo, thegreat god did ask What hast thou
done in my name, foul one?
4.3.8 And lo, only silence did answer the merciful
Coreans plea for repentance.
4.3.9 Thus the Avenger did cry So you prefer the
darkness to my radiant light? Then you shall dwell
in it always.
4.3.10 And it came to pass that thelight was tom
from thedark ones soul and his form was rent asunder.
4.3.1 1 And thebetrayer was filled with thecold
hunger of darkness for all eternity.
But that was not theend of Jerols tale. Charduns
black bible, Chronicle of the Overlord, purportedly writ-
ten by the gods own hand, fully describes the manner in
which the fallen paladin entered the dark gods service:
10.7.1 It came to pass that I came upon a land
decimated by theravages of theTitanswar. But then I
sensed a great darkness peroading thearea. Being able to
sense variations in thepatterns of Darkness and Light, I
felt theinfluence of My cousin, Corean. And1 wondered
aloud, Why was this place forsaken by you, Ham-
ing One?
10.7.2 And a voicedid answer from thesurround-
ing darkness. It was I who ravaged this land, great
n-
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CHAPTER TWO: THE DI VI NE
Combat
Chardun. I who have become forsaken by the
accursed Corean and now exist in shadow by will
alone.
Despite his past as a paladin, Charduns
1 0.7.3 And I ques honed the being who had
herald rarely enters combat, preferring to use
once served the Avenger. Thus did hereveal unto
loyal followers or political pressure to un-
Me how Corean had betrayed himfor his success
dermine opponents indirectly. He fights
in arms. My cowardly cousin had forsaken one of
if Chardun commands him to, how-
his greatest champions due solely to pride
ever, using his black bolts to break
and weakness.
up any mass attack by his foes and
attacking with stealth whenever
pathetic weakness in My brethren,
and long did I lament for this
The herald ofchardun re-
poor soul who had suf-
verts to his true form
fered at the immediately after
Avengers whim. enteringcombat if
Oh, pitiful possible. If others
Corean, so stand around him
mighty and yetso
and he wishes to
weak of will.
keep his true
10. 7. 5 form a secret,
And so I took
the herald in-
up this fractured stead attacks
soul and breathed using available
life into himthat weapons or
he might serve Me.
magic.The her-
And I proclaime ald is very
Now you s hall b
canny and usu-
herald, remade 01
ally cannot be
shall venture unto the
tricked into revealing his
people before Me and pro.
claim My glory. And you shall
Shadow Poison (Ex): Any op-
remind all that I respect cu ponent hit by one of Charduns
ning, power, and success. And, _ _ _
heralds touch attack or black bolts
shall remind Corean always of the
must make both a Fortitude save
true nature of his justice.
(DC 28) and Will save (DC 32). A
failed Fortitude save indicates that
man-sized humanoid mass of swirling dark-
the opponent takes 2d6 points of tem-
ness. His eyes burn with a deep blue fire,
porary Strength damage, while a failed
and a hazy black aura surrounds his dark
Will save causes 2d6 points of tempo-
form. The herald rarely takes this form on
rary Wisdom damage. These saves must
Scarn, however, preferring to take forims
be repeated after one minute for sec-
more suitable to his purpose.
ondary damage. Effects that prevent
Charduns herald often precedes the
poison damage can prevent the
Strength damage, but they do not
Great Generals armies and announces
his lords coming where Chardun mani-
affect Wisdom damage.
fests his avatar. He can demand that
Shape Change (Su): Charduns
Charduns worshippers submit to the corn
herald can change his appearance, as
mand of their deity (a demand that is iiivariduly
the alter self spell, at will. He appears in a
obeyed) or inform a population that th(ey are now the variety of guises, from an armored warrior to a
slaves of Chardun, who will do wit], them as he powerful priest. He is almost always human; he never
chooses. Chardun does not especially care how his takes the form Of a titanspawn-
herald accomplishes this task so long as he finds a Spells: Charduns herald can cast arcane spells as
compliant and obedient group of worshippers or a 15th-level wizard and divine spells as a 20th-level
slaves when he arrives. For two centuries, the herald cleric including any spell from the Law, Evil, War,
of Chardun has performed admirably in his task, Strength or Domination domains.
enslaving the people he once protected.
10.7.4 Long had I sensed this
The herald of Chardun appears as a
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THE DI V I NE 8. THE DEFEATED
Charming Gaze (Ex): Charduns herald is in-
herently fascinating to look upon. In any form, any
creature looking upon the herald falls prey to the
charmmonster spell (DC 32). Treat this as a free gaze
attack each round. Any being that successfully Saves
against this ability is immune to it for the rest of the
day.
Sneak Attack (Ex): Charduns herald can make
sneak attacks as a 9th-level rogue, dealing an extra
5d6 points of damage on a successful sneak attack.
The herald can make ranged sneak attacks as long as
he is within 30 feet of the target.
Vulnerability: Charduns herald takes damage
from some divine spells, such as cure spells or sumpem,
as though it were undead.
Regeneration: Charduns herald takes normal
damage only from fire and from divine spells to which
it is vulnerable as specified above.
Alexia heard a powerful voice in her head. Slay
him, it said. Prove that you are not weak.
With amazing speed, Alexia snatched a knife
from Duke Traviaks table and plunged it into Sir
Fieps throat. The knight fell, choking on his own
blood, even as the enraged Traviak commanded his
guards to seize the slave. Sir Fiels falchion tumbled to
the ground and, unbidden, Alexia swept it up, fleeing
from the hall, praying to Chardun for salvation.
Miraculously, the slave evaded Traviaks guards and
escaped into the night.
Alexia doesnt remember much of that night,
but she has always believed that Chardun heard her
prayers and allowed her to escape. As a tribute to her
savior, Alexia set the stolen falchion atop a curved
pole, creating a crude but effective scythe. As Alexia
gave thanks for her escape, the scythe glowed brightly,
imbued with Charduns power, convincing her that
she was the Slavers chosen servant.
With her new magic blade, Alexia roamed the
Alexia the Scourgeblade, Charduns Page, Fe- Scarred Lands as a mercenary, quickly gaining a
male Human, Ftr~#/Clr6: SZ M; HD reputation for ruthless efficiency. Before long, the
4d10+12+6d8+18; hp 97; Init +5 (+I Dex, +4 Im- Scourgeblade, as Alexiahad come to be known,found
proved Initiative; Spd 20ft.; AC 23 (+ 1 Dex, +12 full mercenaries flocking to her banner. This did not
plate); Atk +17/+12 melee (2d4+12, scythe); ALLE; surprise Alexia - people considered it more evi-
SVFort +12, Ref+4,Will+9; Str20, Dex 12, Con 16, denceofchardunsfavor. Aftermanyyearsoffighting
Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 15.
for the highest bidder, Alexia found herself once
Skills: Concentration +16, Diplomacy +12, In- again serving Lageni+
timidate +7, Knowledge (religion) +14, Ride +11, Duke Traviak had hired her mercenaries for a
Spellcraft +12,
series of raids against the dwarves of Burok Tom. As
and A ~ ~ ~ ~ , Alexia was preparing to set out, she was surprised to
Great Cleave, ImprovedCritical (Scythe), Improved see the Duke himself overSee their departure from
InitLative, power Attack, weapon F~~~~(Scythe), Castle Durm. Traviaks words and his cold yet famil-
Weapon Specialization (Scythe),
iar voice have haunted her mind ever since: If you
succeed I may have a permanent position for you,
Possessions: Scourgeblade, i - 3 full plate of light
Alexia. I see you have put that blade to much better
fortification, a holy symbol of Chardun that can cast
use than that old buffoon Fie1 ever did.
dispel good once per day as a 10th-level cleric.
Cleric Spells Per Day: 5/4+1/4+1/3+1
.4lexia grew up in the camps of Calastias army
Charduns Page
pests: cleave, Craft ~~~i~
~Domim: Evil, War
Scourgeblade (Mjnor Artifact)
Description: Crafted from her former masters
falchion, the Scourgeblade has served its master Al-
dllrirlg the height Of King Virduks expansionist pee
well for Over 20 years. Using the scythe, Alexia
riod* to acamp-followingprostitute.After giving has a bloody swath Ghelspad at the direc-
birth to Alexia, her mother pursued Duke Traviak
tion of the highest bidder. Under the bloody banner
the ayoung and whom of the Great General, might makes right, and Alexia
she claimed had fathered the child. The duke had
is among the mightiest of scam,s mercenaries. But
tumed her over to his troops when he had finished
how long can Alexia last before a rogue mercenary
wth never learned the truth Of the
slays her and claims the blade? Regardless of which of
Charduns followers wields the scythe, it is certain
matter, however, because when the dukes servants
heard the accusations, Alexias mother was slain and
that the Scourgeblade will continue cutting its swath
the young girl enslaved.
of destruction across Scam.
This scythe appears rather poorly constructed,
i4lexia passed from owner to owner, serving
with a notched and pitted falchion crudely lashed to
sometimes as a concubine, other times as a servant.
acurved pole. It is rumored that Alexia tied the blade
to the shaft with cords woven from the threads ofher
old slave,s rags. Despite its appearance, the
Scourgeblade is exceedingly sharp and sturdy, making
the weapon a deadly surprise for those who underes-
timate it.
One night, tending a banquet for Sir Fielj One
of Duke Traviaks favorites, she stumbled, spilling
wine upon the Steel Duke himself. With anemotion-
less gesture Traviak pointed to and
commanded Fie1 to slay her. As Fie1 drew his sword,
CHAPTER TWO: THE D WI N E
Powers: The Scourgeblade is a +3 keen unholy
scythe. In addition, once per day the wielder can
declare one attack to be a retribution strike against an
opponent who has previously wounded her. In addi-
tion to normal damage, the retribution strike deals
any damage that the victim inflicted upon the wielder
in the previous round back upon the victim. In
return, the wielder regains this number of hit points,
not to exceed her normal maximum. If this attack
misses or is used against an opponent who has not
harmed the wielder, the power is wasted for that day.
Charduns Worship and Wor,shjppers
Though he is one of the youngest of the gods,
Chardun has legions of followers all across Scam.
Entire nations owe Chardun fealty, and he is re-
spected and feared for his power throughout the
Scarred Lands. Charduns followers fall into two
main camps: ambitious people who worship him to
gain power and dominate others, and weak souls who
fear for their safety and want to placate the Slaver.
Charduns fame and popularity spring from the
many victories he and his forces gained against formi-
dable odds during the Titanswar. No other god, save
perhaps Vangal, embraced warfare as readily as the
Great General. Sages speculate that his parents
mistreatment of him caused him to rebel against the
titans, though of course Charduns own followers
quickly rebut such arguments. Mormo, the Mother of
Serpents, came to see Chardun as the image of the
hated Gormoth and was exceeding cruel to him,
slaying his important worshippers or poisoning her
son with various venoms simply to watch the results.
Gormoth, whom Mormo had forced to father Chardun
during his torment, unleashed his rage on Chardun
when he escaped from his imprisonment, seeing the
young god as a hateful byproduct of his centuries of
agony. Chardun nursed a cold rage against the titans
until the Titanswar gave him the oppclrtunity to act
upon it.
Before the war, the Great General gained follow-
ers among several different races, but none were so
loyal as his favored people, the Charduni dwarves.
These resolute warriors fought with absolute loyalty,
sacrificing themselves happily in the hope of being
chosen to rise again and fight as undead. Though
these tactics, coupled with Charduns own military
skills, proved successful against the tit anspawn, the
Slaver overused his original Charduni forces, deci-
mating their populations and sending the race into a
decline from which they have yet to recover. To this
day, the Charduni- ever loyal to their patrongod-
still work to reclaim the territory they possessed
before the Titanswar.
After the Titanswar, mercenaries and soldiers
spread the worship of Chardun. I t was not long before
the Slaver had servants in all levels of society in the
Scarred Lands. Today, Charduns most numerous
worshippers are humans, but other races owe him
fealty. Primary among these are the Chardunidwarves
and half orcs.
Other divine races have little love for the Slaver,
making Charduns missionaries especially zealous.
These missionaries live by the motto that if they
wont serve alive, theyll serve dead. Such mission-
aries prowl through the highest levels of society,
hoping to corrupt or convert people with resources
and influence who will then force Charduns worship
upon their subjects. Worship of Chardun remains
popular among soldiers and mercenaries, who spread
the faith to other lands.
Countries with special reverence for Chardun
include Dunahnae, Calastia and Lageni. The Great
General knows that power and influence comes
through consolidation and cooperation, so he en-
courages his worshippers from many nations to work
together. Reports to the Vigilants of Vesh suggest
that the varied supporters of Chardun on Ghelspad
may be banding together for some great purpose.
Indeed, an increased level of correspondence has
been noted between the dark nation of Dunahnae
and representatives of Calastia. An alliance between
the Lord High Priest Aarixthic and King Virduk
would soon spell the doom for the city-states of
Fangsfall and Shelzar, as well as threaten Darakeene.
Once King Virduk completes his conquest of
Durrover and BurokTorn, the forces of Chardun may
control the entire southern half of Ghelspad and the
continents only ports to Termana. If the forces of
Vesh and other freedom-loving nations do rally greater
opposition soon, Charduns followers may come to
dominate all of Scarn.
Most of Charduns worshippers in the military
and among nobles practice their faith in secret, as
they are reluctant to attract the attention of the
Great Generals foes. Such followers often offer a
prayer to the Great General before battle or while
planning political intrigue and chicanery. Many sol-
diers believe that such prayers help bring Charduns
favor upon the army, helping them to enslave or
slaughter their enemies. Chardun is a jealous god,
however, and followers who serve him in secret
cannot worship another god - even to maintain
their cover. A soldier who dies uttering praises to
Chardun will have a special place in the Great
Generals black heart, while those who turn from
him, even falsely, will find their experiences in the
afterlife to be painful, indeed.
In countries where followers worship Chardun
openly, formal ceremonies often commemorate great
victories or particularly bloody battles, and regular
religious worship occurs every Charday. Worship
includes long and intricate chants praising Chardun,
oaths of obeisance and loyalty and, in the case of
Charduns more fanatical followers, hours of self-
flagellation (a common theme in Charduns worship
is the belief that to dominate others, one must first
successfully dominate oneself). Important religious
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THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
events feature tournaments that display the partici-
pants skill at arms. Typically, the champion of such
a tournament is granted command of the gathering
for one day, during which he rules the proceedings
with an iron first.
Charduns holiest days occur during Chardot
and commemorate his destruction of Mormo and
Gormoth. This month-long holiday begins on Di-
vinities Day, the first Corday of Chardot and ends on
the last Vanday of the month. The Great Generals
followers have renamed these days Moroth and
Goroth, respectively, symbolizing the death of each
titan on that day. Moroth is celebrated with drunken
revelry among the soldiers and mercenaries who
worship Chardun. His higher-ranking worshippers,
however, use the holiday to plan military campaigns,
beliieving that Charduns favor on this day will lend
success to their efforts. Until Goroth, on which the
sundering of Gormoth is celebrated by cutting slaves
and war prisoners in half, Charduns followers ram-
page across the land, conquering as much as possible
in his name. The month of Chardot is greatly feared
in areas surrounding nations where Chardun is ven-
eratied because of this yearly crusade. Charduns foes,
however, are aware of the months significance and
are rarely surprised by the Slavers forces.
Chardun is not popular with his fellow gods. The
goal gods hate the Overlord for his cruel nature, his
wanton taking of slaves, and his raising of the dead.
A special enmity exists between Chardun and Tanil.
Not only are the gods diametrically opposed in tem-
perament, but their followers in Calastia and Vesh
often come into open conflict. Among the neutral
gods, Hedrada respects Charduns lawful nature but
feels that open warfare is incompatible with law-
abiding behavior.
Meanwhile, Enkili, ever a patron of freedom,
opposes the Slavers tyranny and finds his rigid law-
fulness to be both oppressive and annoying. Belsameth
and Vangal have worked closely with the Great
Genieral, as they did during the Titanswar, but both
are wilder and less doctrinaire than the Slaver, and
they rarely see eye to eye on important matters.
Finally, Chardun is very antagonistic toward the last
remaining titan, Denev. The Slaver believes in the
domination of nature as well as intelligent beings,
and his followers care little for the land they ravage in
their blind pursuit of power.
Charduns most hated rival, and indeed the only
godhe trulyrespects, is Corean the Champion. While
Corean is seen as just and bright, Chardun is known
only for his dark and cruel character. Corean repre-
sents everything Chardun envies but can never have
because of his own inner being. While the Champion
gains respect through good will and love, the Over-
lord holds his position through fear and tyranny
alone. For these reasons, the followers of Chardun
oppose Coreans paladins, though Charduns lawful
alignment prevents his followers from using exces-
sive deception or subterfuge. It would not do to defeat
so worthy a foe as Corean with base trickery -
instead Chardun must, for the sake of his own iden-
tity, oppose the Champion in a fair and equal manner.
While the Divine Truce holds, the two gods cannot
come into conflict, but should the agreement ever
collapse, war between Avenger and Slaver may be
inevitable.
Charduns Hell is a bleak and dismal wasteland
where the powerful crush the weak and all are domi-
nated by the Overlords iron fist. The planes sky is
filled with acrid smoke and darkest shadow. Armies
rage across the land, locked in eternal violent war.
Away from the battlefields, pitiful souls of Charduns
followers - specifically those who broke one of the
gods innumerable laws - fills the realm. These
slaves are continually abused and tormented by
Charduns devils, but no soul trapped in Hell is ever
truly destroyed. Instead, souls that are killed exist in
a terrible state between life and death, becoming
more and more devil-like as the centuries pass. After
sufficient torment, a few of these may be fortunate
enough to actually become devils and serve the
General directly, but this is a long and arduous
process. This dark realms most dominant feature is
the Stronghold, Charduns grim fortress. Legions of
slaves labor on the structure, carrying huge obsidian
and onyx blocks to add to its ever-growing sprawl.
Inside the Stronghold, Chardun sits on his black
throne, smiling cruelly as he ponders the day that the
other gods shall be his slaves.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attack:
Speed:
Damage:
FaceIReach:
Special Attacks:
eth's&atar
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
42d8+420 (756 hp)
+34 (+18 Dex, +16 Divine Initiative)
50 ft., fly 60 ft. (perfect)
63 (+18 Dex, +20 deflection, +15 Natural)
Night's Strife +611+56/+51/+46/+411+36/
+31/+26/+21 melee; (werewolf form) Zclaws
+55 melee, bite +50 melee
Night 's Strifeld6+13 (vorpal); claws 2d8+13
andcurseof lycanthropy, biteldloandcurse
of lycanthropy
5 ft. by 5 ft. I 5 ft.
Corrupt form, heart burst, spell-like abili
ties, spells, spell repetition
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
Damage redudion 40/+4, moon madnes, re
generation 40, serving dead, SR 36
God's avatar, divine creation, divine empower
ment 4, divine Favor 4, divine immunity, divine
initiative 2, divine knowledge 5, divine language,
divine presence, divine prottxtion 4, divinepuis
Sance 3, divine resistance 6, divine retribution,
divine size, divine speed 3, divine summoning,
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
divine telepathy, divine vision
Fort +36, Ref +44, Will +44
Str 37, Dex 47, Con 30, Int 52, WIS 46, Cha 40
Akhemy +66, Animal Empathy +45, Appraise
+63, Balance +60, Bluff+60, Climb +50, Con
centration +60, Craft+66, Decipher Script +62,
Diplomacy+48,Diis+6O,EscapeArtist+63,
Forgery +66, Gather Information +55, Handle
Animal +51, Heal +63, Hide 4-63, Innuendo +62,
lntimidate +60, lntuit Direction +49, J ump +47,
Knowledge +66, Listen +63, Move Silently+63,
Scry +66, Search +66, Sene Motive +63,
Spdkraft +66, Spot +63
Feats Alertnen,Cleave,CombR~~exes,CombatCmt
ing, Craft Maglc Arms and Pi r mor , Dodge, Em
power Spell, Enlarge Spell, Extend Spell, Geat
Cleave, Heighten Spell, lmpoved Crittcal, Im
proved Initiative, Lightning IlFlexes, Maximize
Spdl, Mobility, Power Attack, @&en Spdl, Si
lent Spell, Still Spell
Solitary (unique); or withi retinue of ghosts
of those slain by the avatar
Climatel7errain: Any land
Organization:
Challenge Rating: 27
Treasure: Triple Standard
Alignment: Always neutral evil
Domains: Death, Evil, Magic, Trickery
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range: None
A thin silver circle on a black field
Descnptj on
As might be expected for a goddess revered by
lycanthropes, Belsameth's avatar is not limited to any
form. In the Scarred Lands, however, she is usually
encountered in one of two shapes: a beguiling, raven-
haired beauty or a vulture-winged hag. As a beauty,
Belsameth's avatar's alabaster skin radiates a pale
inner light, like that of the full moon rising on a
cloudless night. In this guise she is the dark mirror
image of her sister, Belsameth- where the Angel of
Mercy's hair is golden, Belsameth's is black; where
Madriel's eyes are pale, Belsameth's are dark and
beguiling. Belsameth's eyes are those of a temptress,
and her lips are full of passionate promises. Those
succumbing to her wiles often find themselves locked
in the hag's embrace instead, without a prayer of
escape.
The avatar's hag form is reflective of her worship
among the harpies and witches. Two black vulture
wings grow from her back, their feathers dripping
with the blood of those sacrificed to the dark goddess.
Her greenish scales glitter in the moonlight, and her
red eyes shine with unfettered malevolence. She is
hunched and bent like an old woman, but her mind
is as sharp as a serpent's tooth.
Belsameth's avatar changes forms at will, shift-
ing in an instant from a pleasure for the eyes to a pain
for the soul. Tales tell of Belsameth assuming other
shapes, specifically those of her were-children. Her
favored were-form is a true monster-a great lupine
as tall as a giant, with claws and teeth half a man's
height that glint like steel. The beast uproots trees
and tosses houses about like children's toys. Belsameth
assumes this shape when the Nameless Orb is full,
when thoughts of death and fate consume mortals'
thoughts. The wolfs howl is death come calling.
Belsameth enjoys taking one other form when
walking among men, but her enjoyment stems from
the chaos the form causes, not the shape itself.
Belsameth was born the identical twin of her hated
sister, Madriel, and so close were the twins in appear-
ance that their attitudes alone distinguished them.
Where Madriel was clean and pure, a shining beacon,
Belsameth was a dark blight wrapped in a shining
package. As they grew, Belsameth altered her appear-
ance to spite her sister.
Belsameth returns to her true shape occasion-
ally, but mortals who see her in this form almost
always believe Madriel has come to bless them. Only
when Belsameth's anger engulfs them do they realize
their error. Madriel halts in the middle of a battlefield
to offer compassion toadying soldier, while Belsameth
steps upon his broken body without a second glance.
As the warrior-wizard Vode Nilan of Valmatas dis-
covered too late during his pleas to enchant the
greatsword Wicked's Edge, simply because a goddess
tells you she is Madriel does not necessarily make it
true.
Although not known for her sense of humor,
Belsameth sometimes plays tricks worthy of the cha-
otic Enkili, disguising herself as an ordinary mortal
creature and carrying out elaborate deceptions. She is
most proud of the day when, disguised as a siren, she
actually seduced the trickster himself, conceiving the
demigoddess Drendari. To this day, Enkili and the
world at large believe that the Goddess of Shadows
was actually born of a siren - only Drendari and
Belsameth know the truth.
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Worshippers of Belsameth WJ
invoking the Slayer's name gain a 71 u(
next saving throw from an attack from
next attack roll against followers of the E
gods.. Belsameth's worshippers invoke
when facing priests of Madriel and Tan
slaying werewolves). A wr--'-'---- --- -
consecutive rounds for
Divine Summoning (Su): 3/day, Belsameth can
summon 10d6 hit dice of neutral evil creatures.
Heart Burst (Su): Belsameth was forced to cut
the heart from the titan Kadum because of the titan's
near invulnerability. Titanspawn who attacked the
Slayer were not so lucky. Belsameth can literally pull
the heart from any being attacking her with a success-
ful touch attack, killing the victim instantly. The
victim gets a Fortitude save (DC 41) to withstand
Belsameth's power but still takes 3d8 points of dam-
age if successful. Belsameth crushes any titanspawn
heart she claims; other beings' hearts vanish and are
said to decorate a sanctuary in her palace on the
Moon Madness (Su): Belsameth instills a
full-moon frenzy in her opponents, causing them
to randomly attack those nearbv, not distin-
guishing friend from foe. Belsameth might
still be the target, although she is then
likely to obliterate the offendingattacker
for its insolence. To resist, a victim must
succeed at a Will save (DC 46). The
target gains +1 to hit and damage be-
cause of the frenzied attacks made
during this madness. The victim
immediately attacks whoever is
closest. The frenzy lasts 2d6
rounds, after which the vic-
tim is fatigued (see Core
Rulebook ZZ, page 84). This
power is in effect only when
Belsameth's moon is full.
Serving Dead (Su):
Those slain by
Belsameth's avatar rise
' within l d4 rounds as
ghosts to serve the Slayer
(see ghost template,Core
Rulebook ZII, page 212).
Anyone slain by a spell
or melee attack by the
avatar can avoid rising
by making a successful
Fortitude saving throw
(DC 41 ) . Those who save
can be raised normally,
while the bodies of those
whose souls are stolen to
become Belsameth's ghosts
are empty husks that reject
all attempts at restoring
life. Belsameth'savatarcan
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These ghosts are released from service when any
to resxst the lYcanthropic change. Any who change
immediate danger to the avatar is removed Or if the
avatar is destroyed or leaves Scarn. Victims whose
ghosts are released can then be raised normally.
into were-creatures immediately serve Belsameth,
possibsly protecting her from the new creature's former
allies. This curse can be removed only by a wish,
miracle or remove curse spell.
Spells: Belsameth casts spells as a 20th-level
sorcerer and 16th-level cleric with acce:js to all spells.
She does not need to memorize or prepare spells; she
simply selects the spell she wishes to cast. Belsameth
casts her spells without components or foci of any
kind and she may apply meta-magic feats to high
level arcane spells that raise their effective spell level
as high as 13.
Spell-like Abilities: In addition to her normal
spellcasting abilities, Belsameth may cast any spell
from the domains of Evil, Magic and Trickery at will,
no more than once per round. These spells are cast as
if by a 20th-level cleric.
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Spell Repetition (Su): Belsamethnormally needs
only one spell-like power per round to destroy her
foes. During the Titanswar, extra power was some-
times needed to fell the titanspawn unleashed in
hordes by their titan masters. Many of the gods thus
traded physical attacks for extra magical powers to
clear battlefields before damage was done to them.
This saved them from engaging weaker forces before
a titan took the field. If Belsameth casts a spell, she
can cast it again or her very next action without it
counting against her daily allotment of spells.
Medium-Size Outsider (Evil)
18d8+90 (148 hp)
+9 (+5 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
30 ft., fly 50 f t . (average)
33 (+5 Dex, +18 Natural)
+3 Unholy heavy mace +271+221+171+12
melee, wing sweep +19 melee; l d8 bone
missiles +23 ranged
Unholy heavy mace l d8+9 plus 2d6 points
damage against good-aligned creatures;
wings 2d8+3; bone missile ld8
5 f t . by 5 f t . 1 5 f t .
Boneshower,spdl-likeabilities,s~, tortured scream
Celestial qualities, consort, damage reduc
tion 151+2, SR 30, uncanny dodge
Fort +16, Ref +16, Will +14
Str 23,Dex21,Con20,l nt 23, Wi sl 7,Cha 22
Concentration+26,EscapeArtist+26,Hide+24,
Intimidate +27, Intuit Direction +21, Knowledge
(any three) +24, Listen +24, Move Silently+26,
Sense Motive +21, SpelkraFt +23, Spot +24
Alertness, Cleave, Great Cleave, Improved
Initiative, Power Attack
Any land
Solitary (unique)
16
Standard
Always neutral evil
None
THE DIVINE b THE DEFEATED
Sashanae the Corrupted,
R ehet h s Herald
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Description
13elsameths herald is a masterpiece in the god-
dess twisted eyes.
14t the beginning of the Titanswar, Belsameth
needed a champion. Despite her success at creating
servkor minions, she felt none truly worthy to carry
her name against the titans.
Instead, Belsameth found an unlikely ally-an
astral deva, cursed to seek a mortals love.
The deva, Sashanae, was a sad being, her situa-
tion all the more pitiful for the object of her affection.
Izmael of the Gray Spires, a callous wizard with few
cares besides magic and comfort, desired Sashanae as
nothung more than a plaything. But after a year of her
prattling, he had long since tired of her devotion.
Belsameth offered the perfect solution.
The cunning goddess knew the deva would not
willingly follow her, so Belsameth assumed the form
of her hated twin, Madriel, and appeared as a glowing
angel to Izmael and the fawning Sashanae.
The wizard knew it was not Madriel; there was a
hunger in the avatars gaze that the true goddess could
never manifest. But Izmael held his tongue, waiting
for explanations.
Poor child, the goddess said. Your love is
strong, yet you are met with only scom. Give your
soul to me that I may teach you the way ro obtain your
most heartfelt desire.
Sashanae, her mind clouded by her curse, didnt
recognize the deception. The devas attention was
focused upon her love, and her mind was too confused
to penetrate the ruse. Blinded by love, Sashanae
agreed wholeheartedly.
Thus, an astral deva became Belsameths pawn
and found herself on the the Slayers moon, in thrall
and bound to service.
Belsameth trained her new herald mercilessly,
breaking her will and refashioning her body to a more
suitable form. Sashanae attempted many escapes, but
each was foiled as Belsameth tracked her and dragged
her screaming to the moons far side. In the end, what
had once been a creature of beauty was now a testa-
ment to the nightmares and madness of death. Horrid
wings spread behind the transformed deva, each
composed of tiny, delicate feathers of bone that
could nevertheless slice the head from an enemy. Her
blonde hair, once as soft as feathers and as golden as
a ray of sunlight, was now bone white, falling in
strands about her face and shoulders. A shake of the
heralds head sent bone fragments radiating about
her, each a deadly arrow against her enemies. The
devas once sky-blue eyes now were dark and stormy,
tinged with madness. Her mouth twisted into a snarl
from years of torture. She was still beautiful, yes, but
it was a perverse and morbid beauty, a deathly reflec-
tion of her mistress.
And over the years, Sashanae learned something
akin to wisdom. She saw the truth of her curse and
Izmaels cruelty and treachery.
And it came to pass that she discovered her most
heartfelt desire.
Revenge.
Borne on wings of jagged bone, Sashanae flew
across the empty gulf down to Scam.
The wizard never knew what hit him. Sashanae
descended on Izmael in a shower of bone fragments,
the devas wings tearing the life from the wizard
before he uttered a spell. In his final moments, Izmael
came to regret his callousness and harsh treatment of
the beautiful deva, but it was too late. Sashanae left
the wizard a bloody ruin, and when she returned to
Belsameth, her conversion as the goddess herald was
complete. When next she soared, it was against the
titans and their spawn. Her tortured screams echoed
over Scarns battlefields, the deva raining death in
Belsameths name.
Sashanae is not a typical herald. Belsameth uses
her as a pawn and demoralizing force against the
champions of goodness. The Slayers herald is a
terrible, almost unbeatable force that Belsameth
flaunts in the faces of Madriel and the other gods
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Consort (Su): Belsameth's herald seeks
affection, even in her twisted form.
Sashanae exudes a need for compassion,
despite her appearance. Any male feels
an aching desire to embrace the fallen
deva. Of course, Sashanae's love
doesn't last long, and woe to any
still within her embrace when her
anger erupts. Males meeting her
must make a successful Willpower
save (DC 25) or be stricken as if by a
charmperson spell.
Aid,
Spell-like Abilities:
bestow curse, cause
At
fear,
will-
detect
good, discern lies, dispelgood, invisibility
sphere (self only), polymorph self, sacri -
ficialheart*; 3Iday-See invisibility, cure
light wounds; llday-Heal, blade bar-
rier. These abilities are as the spells
cast by a 12th-level sorcerer (save DC
16 +spell level).
Stun (Ex): If Belsameth's herald
strikes an opponent twice in one round
with her mace, that creature must suc-
ceed at a Fortitude save (DC 24) or be
Tortured Scream (Su): Three times
per day, Belsameth's herald can unleash a tor-
tured scream that causes beings to collapse and
die, blood streaming from their ears and eyes. The cry
is similar to a wail of the banshee, affecting up to
eighteen people at a time in a 50-foot radius. A
successful Fortitude save (DC 24) negates the effect.
Uncanny Dodge (Ex): Belsameth's herald is
never caught flat footed and cannot be flanked.
stunned for ld6 rounds.
' every time she sends
deva forth'
confident in her own
abilities and doesn't feel
a need to announce her
the
'
coming through her Belsameth's Page
herald, as Madriel and
the others are wont to
do, Instead, Sashanae
protects and Serves the
Slayer and acts as a sym-
bo1 of her filial corruption
Teshan Scray, Mistress of the Crescent Aerie,
Belsameth's Page, Female Harpy, Clr 9/Rog 2: M;
HD 9d8 PIUS 2d6 PIUS 22; hp 84; Init +6; Spd 20 ft.,
climb 20 ft., fly 90 ft. (poor); AC 17 (+2 Dex, +5
[Amulet, ring]); Atk +12/+7 melee (2d4+4 plus 2d6
vs. good aligned, [+2 unholy scythe]); AL NE; SV
Fort +8, Ref +8, Will +9; Str 14, Dex 15, Con 15, Int
of all things good and pure.
Combat
Belsameth's herald attacks with her unholy heavy
mace and deadly wings, preferring to swoop down on
unsuspecting foes. She blasts opponents with her
scream and showers sorcerers with bone missiles as
she flies overhead.
Bone Shower (Ex): By tossing her'head, Sashanae
creates a cloud of small, dart-like slivers of bone. The
herald produces up to ld8 shards peir round in this
manner.
Celestial Qualities: Protective ;aura; fire resis-
tance 20; electricity, cold, acid an'd petrification
immunity
13, Wis 17, Cha 11
Skills: Appraise +2, Bluff +2, Concentration +5,
Disable Device +2, Heal +6, Hide +3, Intimidate +2,
Intuit Direction +4, Knowledge (religion) +3, Knowl-
edge (nature) +2 , Listen +7, Move Silently +3,
Search +3, Sense Motive +4, Spellcraft +3, Spot +8,
Ritual Casting +4
Feats: Alertness, Combat Casting, Dodge, Im-
proved Initiative, Improved Critical
Possessions: +2 unholy scythe, amulet of natural
armor +3, ring of protection +2, ring of invisibility,
potion of charisma (x3), wand of change self
Domains: Evil, Trickery
THE DIVINE tk THE DEFEATED
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Teshan Scray, Mistress of the Crescent
Aerie, is a harpy priestess of Belsameth who
lives in the nest of worship in the Kelder
Mountains. She is noted for her cruelty toward her
followers, having sliced the wings from two acolytes
after a perceived slight. Even her harpy nestmates
Scray trained as a rogue early in her time at the
aerie, gaining enough knowledge to make her dan-
gerous. Opponents do well not to discuss plans
when she is about, as she has a habit of over-
hearing secrets. Scrays true calling came
when she received a vision of the goddess
Belsameth soaring through the skies of the
Scarred Lands, her vast vulture wings bring-
ing darkness and pain to the humans
cowering below. When she awoke, Scray
began an intense worship of Belsameth
that has not wavered since.
Belsameths avatar has visited Cres-
cent Aerie twice, once to repel an
organized sortie of Vigils from Vesh
that threatened the nest, and once to
anoint Scray with the mark of a cres-
cent moon burned into her right wing.
Scray has led the aeries harpies since
her marking, ruling through fear, intimi-
dation and sacrifice. Her foes among the
harpies either come around to her leader-
ship or have their wings bound to their
shoulders before being tossed from the
Scray occasionally leaves the Crescent Ae-
rie to lure sacrifices into the Kelder Mountains
here she can offer them to Belsameth. Scray finds
ing tavern, alters her appearance to that
1 woman (using herpotlon ofchansma and
wand of change self) and lures the unsuspecting or
drunk into the foothills where they are set upon by
flocks of harpies. Scray leaves the killing field as her
victims fall and flies to the aerie to prepare an altar for
the coming sacrifices. When the harpies of the hunt-
ing nest return with one or two survivors, Scray is
fully a harpy again and ready to pay homage to her
goddess through blood sacrifice.
Scray has contacts with the sorcerers of Glivid-
Autel, providing them directives from Belsameth.
She also maintains relations with a number of iso-
lated witches venerating Belsameth who are scattered
Kelders high peaks.
throughout the Scarred Lands. Scray is a very active
worshipper of Belsameth and is not afraid to get her
talons dirty offering tribute to the Slayer.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DI V I NE
Belsameths Worship and
Worsh jppers
Belsameth has found her niche among the cruel
and immoral of the world, servants who do not
question her sometimes-mad directives. She has
gained many worshippers who once turned to Mormo
for succor, converting them to her style of divinity.
Some hags are counted among Belsameths followers,
although they are rare. Other races, such as
thebelsamaug and corpse whisperers, owe the goddess
their very existence.
In the Scarred Lands, Belsameth has gained a
foothold inafew cities andgets token respect inmany
others. Among her supporters is a large contingent of
Albadian women offering sacrifices and prayers to
the Slayer. Although not recognized as the nations
predominant deity, the goddess gains ground each
year. Many nomad tribes of Albadia have a secret
altar to Belsameth that the women carry with them,
often hidden right under their mens noses.
New Venir is now fully under the goddess sway.
Some say Belsameth drove Emperor .Derizian mad,
allowing Urlis to snatch the throne and hand the
nation to King Virduk. The decadence rampant in
New Venir has driven many more to madness and has
killed many others, a fitting tribute indeed to
Belsameth. Worship of Belsameth is open and ex-
pected within New Venir, with heavily decorated
temples to the Slayer sharing space with brothels and
gambling dens. Some gamblers and vice-lords pray to
Belsameth for luck and offer some of their winnings
to her priests after a lucky night.
The renegades of Glivid-Autel swear allegiance
to the goddess and her half-brother, Vangal. Enough
madness and death result from the machinations of
these necromancers that Belsameth should have re-
ceived her fill of bloodshed many times over. But the
depredations continue within the sovereign state,
the atrocities increasing, as if the necromancers seek
to praise Belsameth with too much affection.
Belsameths true worship, however, is not hin-
dered by the boundaries of the citieis and nations.
Roving bands of twisted creatures, from the foul coal
goblins to harpies and witches, venerate Belsameth.
These pockets of worship are found in every locale,
although most of her inhuman faithful avoid cities.
Devotion takes place in solitary areas, the deep woods
of the Hornsaw Forest or the isolation of the Haggard
Hills. Travelers beware-Belsametlns monstrous
devotees truly follow the goddess tenets of death,
darkness, witchcraft and madness. Travel through
the Haggard Hills is dangerous any time, but doing so
during a full moon is tempting fate.
Belsameths attitudes toward her followers are
ever changing, one day granting deepest desires, the
next flying into a fit of rage at their impertinence in
calling upon her. Those who would invoke the god-
dess name remember to do so only in dire need, wary
of bothering the goddess for something frivolous or
trivial. Belsameth is quick to anger if disturbed. Some
forget this and find themselves subject to the goddess
ire, however. Lord Sabu-meht, a particularly outspo-
ken nobleman of New Venir, often took Belsameths
name in vain for things as small as the servants
burning the daily bread. The noble eventually made
one too many calls on the Slayer and found all
manner of ills visited upon him and his house. The
noble shone at night, sheathed in moonglow, even
when the moon was hidden. His servants laughed
openly in his presence, and merchants and loyal
friends turned away. One friend reported Sabu-meht
for a developing scheme to bilk the royal coffers of a
substantial sum. Finally, horrid nightmares tormented
the noble until his mind could take no more. When
the crowns soldiers came to collect him for hanging,
they found him begging forgiveness from the shadows
in his bedroom.
I t is best to pay attention to the near moon to
determine whether invoking Belsameth is a good
idea. When the moon takes on a crimson hue, the
people of the Scarred Lands know the goddess is truly
angry. Smart worshippers dont invoke the goddess
name during blood moons for fear of reprisals.
Belsameth is a multiplanar deity, maintaining a
realm in Tarterus for the damned, who come before
her and a real-world throne on the dark side of the
near moon for her most-prized creations and worship-
pers. Belsameths EbonThrone hides in the shadowed
valleys of the moon, a waypoint for souls bound for
the darkest realms under Belsameths sway. Despite
its name, the Ebon Throne is a full palatial home
rising from the moons surface. Belsameth spoke a
single word to create her sanctuary, a word so power-
ful and far reaching that the near-impregnable
structure rose of its own accord in the time the moon
circled the globe a single time.
Inside the Ebon Thrones myriad, dimly lighted
halls, Belsameths minions serve their patroness with
a fanatical loyalty. Nearly every type of Belsameths
creatures is found inside the Ebon Throne, although
some not entirely by choice. Belsameth keeps a large
number of failed servants in a macabre museum like
flies in amber, a museum she sometimes visits and
always leaves smiling. Witches of all sorts reside in
the halls, as do a few sorcerers who crossed through
the shadow plane and survived. Harpies nest in the
upper spires, and belsamaug act as servants and pages.
An ancient sorcerer called Zule-Talen (when
Belsameth calls him anything at all) serves as major-
domo of the Ebon Throne. Zule-Talen lived before
the Titanswar in Aurimar and is kept alive by
Belsameths will. How the sorcerer has managed to
stay in the Slayers graces for so long is a mystery.
Zule-Talen is old, although quick and commanding.
The sorcerer knows the Ebon Thrones many exits
and entrances to the shadow plane, although he
wont impart the information to someone not favored
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
bv Belsameth. Zule-Talen is not without resources;
the aged sorcerer has gained many skills through the
goddess' goodwill throughout his centuries of life.
For all others, gaining access to the Ebon Throne
is an arduous task-even if one knows the paths
through the dangerous shadow plane. Any shadow in
the Scarred Lands leads to the Ebon Throne eventu-
ally, if the traveler is patient and persistent, although
the dlangers prevent many from completing the jour-
ney. Those foolish enough to think they can simply
step through with impunity are grievously mistaken.
Moon giants and plague angels compose the palace
guard and make sure no one enters or leaves without
Belsameth's approval. The guardians are particularly
watchful around the gate of bone that grants access to
the Scarred Lands. Aiding the guardians are hordes of
Belsameth spiders under the goddess' direct control.
Within the walls of the Ebon Throne, eyes are every-
where.
'When in her palace, Belsameth lounges upon a
throne in the abode's inner sanctum. This hideous
creation stands 30 feet high. Rising from its sides are
carved representations of Belsameth's vulture wings,
which hover over all standing before the throne. The
wings sheath the throne in continual darkness and
wave gently to extinguish all magic that comes under
their sway. Before the throne rests a misshapen black
lump still oozing a foul-smelling ichor. Few visitors
recognize Kadum's heart for what it is. Belsameth
kept the still-beating organ as a trophy when she
sliced it from the titan's chest and uses the heart as a
footstool.
Immoral or cruel souls are welcome in the Ebon
Throne as they await Belsameth's judgment, although
their stays usually end unpleasantly. Any who come
before the Slayer should not expect or seek mercy; the
damned face little hope of salvation. Belsameth de-
cides between two fates: condemnation to her realm
in Tarterus or revival in another form to serve her.
Priests of Madriel claim the condemned are the most
fortunate. In all cases, whether a soul is sent scream-
ing into Tarterus for torment or reshaped into a terror
to shamble through the Scarred Lands, Belsameth's
mocking laughter is the last sound the damned hear.
Belsameth's enmity toward her sister is legend-
ary, with the Slayer in a constant struggle to gain the
upper hand over her more-revered sibling. Her ha-
tred, while not totally reciprocated, has driven
Belsameth to near madness. Her machinations now
focus on getting rid of the Angel of Mercy, some
schemes designed to subjugate and replace Madriel
entirely. In doing this she skirts the limitations of the
Divine Truce, using her minions to work mischief
against her sister. So far, Madriel has not fallen prey
to these plots, although Belsameth continues trying.
Sages and clerics of many gods worry Belsameth
might one day succeed, then step into the role of both
goddesses-one redeemer, one destroyer-in a split
personality that could further punish the Scarred
Lands. Corean and Tanil are wary of the dark goddess
treacheries-Tanil especially, as Belsarneth goes out
of her way to create were-creatures despite Tanils
penchant for destroying or healing them.
Belsameth considers her renegade son, Erias,
to be her greatest failure. This debacle still weighs on
her, primarily because of the power she sees Erias
spending on useless dreams. Her tryst with Mesos
before the Divine War was designed to provide a
child that merged trickery and cunning with the
titans magical ability. Such an offspring would surely
have been a boon to her had that child followed in her
footsteps.
Erias did not, however, and Belsameth would
gladly correct that mistake given the chance, espe-
cially if she knew there was another to replace him.
Rumors suggest Chardun has twice rejected the
Slayers advances. Many attuned to the gods hope
Belsameths half-brother, Vangal, is wise enough to
do the same if Belsameth comes to him.
Many in the Scarred Lands still find merit in
worshipping the Slayer, despite her fickleness. The
Cult of Ancients is Belsameths chief enforcer.
Belsameth walks among the orders members twice a
year during full moons. Being so near the goddess
drives some members mad. In the Cult of Ancients,
this is considered a blessing, and the afflicted are
sacrificed to the patroness appetite during the next
full moon.
Composed of assassins, rogues and some sorcer-
ers, the members of the order cultivate their lives to
fit the mold established by their goddess. Outsiders
sometimes complain about the costs of hiring the
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order, but any who pay the exorbitant fees can expect
the elimination of their target. Belsameth supposedly
sets high fees on some leaders heads, whispering this
information to her servants through their dreams
when the moon is full. Why Belsameth wants certain
people left alive is another mystery of the goddess of
trickery, but one assumes Belsameth has some plot
under way revolving around the person.
The harpies of the Crescent Aerie also venerate
Belsameth, spreading the goddess values throughout
the Kelder Mountains and environs. The fact that
most who hear this message are killed is of little
concern to the harpies. Belsameth is adeath goddess,
after all.
The Crescent Aerie is hidden somewhere in the
Kelder Mountains, near the Blood Basin and Kelder
Steppes. Three nests compose the aerie: the nest of
worship (priests), the hunters nest (fighters and
rogues) and the burning nest (sorcerers). The harpies
are highly protective of the aeries location and kill
anyone who discovers the nests. The aeries proxim-
ity to Vesh makes it particularly troublesome for that
nation, and some Vigils report sighting harpy spies,
well out of arrow range. Given Veshs devotion to
Madriel, speculation is Belsameths winged women
are keeping an eagle eye on Madriels powerful ser-
vants.
While most of the members of the Crescent
Aerie are clerics of Belsameth, some are powerful
sorceresses in their own right, able to assume human
shape. Tavern tales scare patrons with accounts of
beautiful women turning up in town soliciting aid for
a journey into the Kelders to uncover a lost shrine to
Madriel. Adventurers who take up this quest are
seldom seen again, although one band that escaped
after taking heavy losses said it was ambushed and
outnumbered by magic-wielding harpies-and the
woman who led them was nowhere to be found.
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
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45d8+765 (1,125 hp)
+36 (+12 Dex, +24 Divine Initiative)
50 f t .
67 (+I2 Dex, +25 deflection, +20 Natural)
Vanga/'sl3att1eaxes+71/+66/+611+56/+51/
+46/+41/+36/+31 melee (each axe attacks
separately; see Vangal's fury below)
2 Vangal's Battleaxes 2d8+26
5 f t . by 5 Ft. I 5 f t .
Auraof Menace,barbariiabilities,chaos touch,
curse item, Vangal's fury, spelk, spell-like hi l i
ties, summon demon, wgeof strength
Damage reduction 501+5, regeneration 40,
spell resistance 34
Divine empowerment 5, divine favor 5, di
vine immunity, divine initiative 3, divine Ian
guage, divine presence, divine protection 5,
divine puissance 5, divine resistance 10, di
vine retribution, divine size, divine speed 4,
divine summoning, divine telepathy, divine
vision, god's avatar
Fort +39, Ref +36, Wi l l +37
Str 50, Dex 35,Con 45, Int 30, Wis 35, Cha 40
Balance +63, Bluff +62, Climb +68, Diplomacy
+67, Intimidate +65, Jump +70, Knowledge
(geography) +58, Knowledge (histmy) +58,
Knowledge(planes)+ 58, Knowledge(relgion)+
58, Listen +60, Scry +57, Seach +58, Sense
Mot i e +59, Spdkraft +57, Spot +60, TmMe +63
Ambidexterity, Cleave, Dodge, Great Cleave,
Improved Critical, Leadenhip, Power Attack,
Spring Attack, 'Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon
Focus (b.ttleaxe). Weapon Specialization
(battleaxe), Whirlwind Attack
Any land
sdltary (mi ye) or with 2Od10 Honemen of Vangal
30
None
Always chaotic evil
Chaos, Destruction, Evil, Strength, War
A split shield, soaked in blood
None
Description
'Vangal is different from the other gods. Where
they derive their power from the faith and devotion
of their followers, the Ravager draws strength from
the bloodshed and mayhem committed by his devo-
tees.
I[t is said that the Ravager is the oldest and most
primtal of the gods, born of a mysterious union be-
tween the titans Lethene, Thulkas and Chem. At
first, his parents were pleased with the creature that
they had created, for his rage was that of the storm, his
strength like the fire of the world's birth and his
vengeance like a cleansing plague. It soon became
clear that Vangal, destruction in its purest form, was
far more than just another minion of the titans,
unleashing violence upon the people of Scarn for
their amusement.
At first, Vangal proved a perfect diversion, smash-
ing cities and laying waste to entire nations. When he
crafted the race of ferals from the evil souls that
populated his domain, however, Thulkas and Chern
began to feel misgivings. Here was a being almost as
powerful as they were who slaughtered for the pure
joy of it, and even had the power to create thinking
beings to carry out his will. Even as they experienced
the first traces of unease, however, it was too late, for
the other gods had been born as well, and their power
was growing.
If Vangal gained power only from slaughter, he
might never have joined the other gods in rebellion.
But the fact was that he, too, needed worshi p
although that worship invariably took the form of
death and violence. Despite this, many wonder why
Vangal chose to throw his lot in with the gods.
Perhaps he felt that the slaughter and horror that
sustained him would be greater in a world ruled by the
gods. Perhaps he felt some small loyalty toward the
other gods and reveled in the freedom that the death
of his parents might bring. What is most likely,
however, is that Vangal simply seized upon the op-
portunity to slay an entirely new kind of foe-the
titans themselves.
And slay he did. Vangal aided in the ambush of
Mesos and struck many of the blows that shattered
the Sire of Sorcery. He hacked Gormoth in twain,
hurled Kadum into the Blood Sea, pulled the teeth of
the ever-hungry Gaurak and slew countless thou-
sands of titanspawn in battles that raged from one
corner of Scarn to the other. Truly, the deaths of
titans were pleasing to the Ravager, and more than
any other god, he reveled in their destruction.
Whatever his motivations, Vangal has pros-
pered since the end of the Divine War, feasting off of
the slaughter and mayhem of the titanspawn and
divine races and rarely having to foment his own. He
has few worshippers, save madmen and the blood-
thirsty Horsemen of Vangal, but these seem to satisfy
him, and he is well pleased by the slaughterhouse that
Scarn has become.
Still, no one knows the limits of Vangal's thirst
for death and blood. I t is possible that he will grow
bored with the violence of the world and seek even
greater diversions, turning his endless desire for slaugh-
ter against his brothers and sisters, the gods. Many
wonder if the war with the titans was only a precursor
to an even greater battle yet to come.
Vangal appears as a tall, massively built man
with dark features and a perpetually enraged expres-
sion. His hair is woven into crude dreadlocks matted
with dried blood. He is never without his mighty
battleaxes, which still gleam with the blood of slain
titans. He also sports a short, thick beard, also thick
with blood. The Ravager adorns himself with the
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
skulls of fallen enemies and wears crude, scarred
armor, also covered in gore.
lnvoca t j on Benefit
Worshippers of Vangal who invoke his name for
one or more consecutive rounds gain a bonus to strike
normally invulnerable targets, such as those with
damage reduction, incorporeal foes, and the like.
Each round spent praying in this manner grants the
users weapon the ghosttouch ability and the equiva-
lent of a +1 enchantment bonus for the purpose of
determining what can be hit by it, up to a maximum
of +3. This bonus does not apply to attack rolls or
damage, does not stack with other enchantments or
bonuses and lasts only for a single round. If the
worshipper is wielding two weapons, both may be so
enchanted, so long as they are axes of
then, that while the bulk of Scarns population pays
tribute to Corean as the champion of the gods, many
also call upon Vangal in the heat of battle. For his
part, Corean does not like this but chooses to do
nothing about it to avoid angering his brother god.
Vangals lust for destruction and mayhem knows
no bounds, and there is no foe who can resist his
destructive will. He is a very physical combatant and
never attacks from range if he can help it. Similarly,
he typically avoids magical combat, even though he
has access to many spells and spell-like capabilities.
Vangal rides into battle upon a great chariot
pulled by eight ferocious bloodmares, each capable of
assuming the form of a beautiful, raven-haired woman
(see the description of the chariot below for details).
In addition to these steeds, Vangal may also be
accompanied by agroup of twelve 12 HD leonine
THE !DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
pride responds to a cleric of Vangals request for aid,
appearing if the request is important enough to merit
\angals attention.
Aura of Menace (sU): A maleficent aura sur-
Vangals Fury (Ex): Vangal is perhaps the
epitome of the barbaric berserker, and when armed
with his mighty battleaxes, he is almost unstoppable
in combat. Each axe receives all nine of Vangals
rounds Vangals avatar whenever he engages in
combat. Any hostile creature within 100 feet of the
avatar must succeed at a Will save (DC 47) to resist
attacks.
Vangals Battleaxes (major artj f acts)
its eiTects. Those who fail suffer a -2 morale penalty to Description: These mighty axes were forged by
actacks, AC, and saves for one day or until they Golthagga shortly after Vangals birth, long before
successfully hit the avatar with a melee attack. A the titans recognized the threat he posed.
crealture that has resisted the effect cannot The titan of the forge infused a bit
be affected by the aura for one full day. of Vangals mother Lethenes es-
Barbarian Abilities: Vangal
sence into the weapons, and as a result
has all of the special attacks and
they crackle with lightning and roar like
qualities of a 20th-level barbar-
thunder when wielded in combat. They are
ian.
constantly blood soaked and filthy.
Chaos Touch (Su): Powers: Each of these +6
Vanigals avatar is treated as
battleaxes has acritical threat range
having the chaotic special trai
of 15-20. On a critical hit, each
All of his physical attacks d
weapon inflicts quadruple damage.
+2d6 points of bonus chaoti
Each axe may also be hurled up to 150
damage against foes of l ad
feet, with arange increment of 30 feet, and
alignment.
return immediately to Vangals hands after
Curse Item (Su): Van
two fathers, Thulkas and C
Though the axes are powerful indi-
gave him, respectively, an affinity
vidually, they are meant to be used as
for weapons and forged items and a pair. If both axes score one or more
the ability to corrupt. These gifts critical hits in a single round, they
are manifested in Vangals ability
emit a mighty peal of thunder,
to curse magic items. Three times
instantly killing their target un-
per day, Vangal may lay a curse
less it makes a successful Fortitude
upon any magical item that
save (DC 32). The soul of a target
touclies him, using the guide-
slain is destroyed as if affected
lines in Core Rulebook III , page
3 shatter soul spell. Reforming
231.
victims soul, or otherwise re-
Spells: Vangals avatar casts SI
i g him to life, may not be done
as a 2 0th-level cleric with access to
t Vangals permission. He has
spells. He does not need to prepa
)wn to give this permission in
his spells; he simply selects his spel
1 especially worthy foe, but in
and casts it. Spells are cast with a
ily slays those who petition on
thought or gesture; Vangal needs
no foci or components. :es may not be wielded by any-
Spell-like Abilities: In ad- - iimself without his express
diticln to his normal permission, and in fact may not even be grasped
spellcasting abilities, Vangal
without a successful Strength check (DC 30). Any-
can cast any spell from his
one who successfully grasps one of the axes without
domains at will, no more than
Vangals permission suffers 6d6 damage per round
once per round, as a 20th-level
until the weapon is released. Only the axes creator,
cleric.
Golthagga, is unaffected by these restrictions, and he
is in no position to pick up anything, let alone axes.
Divine Summoning (Su): 3/day Vangals avatar
can automatically summon 6d4 ferals, 3d4 leonine
demons, ld4 blood horrors or one blade or locust
demon.
5jurge of Strength ( E~) : Three times per day
vangaljs avatar can, for one round, draw on
Van gals Ch an ot (major artjf a ct)
Description: Vangals Chariot has been used as
the primary means of transport for the Ravager since
shortly after his birth, when the chariot was created
of strength such that he gains +20 to his Strength
Score, affecting attack and damage bonuses and skills
for him by Golthagga Of the Forge- The artifacts
capabilities are legendav-indeed, its mere appear-
accordingly. This bonus stacks with that gained from
barbarian rage.
ance has oft been enough to turn the tide of a battle,
so terrible are the tales surrounding its martial pow-
CHAPTER TWO: THE DI V I NE
ers. Vangal allows mortals to use his chariot when he
is occupied on his home plane, as he has no need for
it when slaying foes in single combat.
Powers: Vangals Chariot itself is a mighty ve-
hicle of finest manufacture, crafted of enchanted
ebony that is all but indestructible. Only a feat of
prodigious strength by a being such as a titan might
destroy the chariot, and even then it receives an item
saving throw at a +5 bonus to resist the attack. The
chariot holds up to four medium-size passengers, and
Vangal must take medium size in order to ride in it. At
least one rider must be skilled in handling animals. In
addition, the chariot has the following powers:
Vangals Chariot is pulled by four (obsidian steeds
when it is summoned by mortals. The steeds function
as described on page 217 of Core Rulebook II, and
together they may pull the chariot and all of its
occupants at a speed of 60 feet. Each time one of the
steeds is destroyed, the chariots speed is reduced by
20 feet. The steeds may use their powers to allow the
chariot to fl y, plane shift and become ethereal. These
powers function even if only one of the steeds re-
mains. Vangal replaces these items with his own
consorts, four enchanted were-bloodmares (see
sidebar), when he rides the chariot into battle.
The chariots wheels bear whirling, wicked blades.
When the chariot is in motion these create a deadly
barrier, and when the chariot moves within 5 feet of
an opponent, the foe must make a Reflex save (DC
22) or take 5d6 damage from the spinning blades.
Individuals riding in the chariot are treated as
though they have 50% cover and are granted a spell
resistance of 18.
Individuals riding in the chariot may strike op-
ponents as though they had the Mounted Archery,
Mounted Combat, Ride-By Attack, Spirited Charge
and Trample feats. These feats are allowed only for so
long as the individuals actually occupy the chariot.
Once per day, the chariot may be used to invoke
the cleric true ritual thirst for war (see Relics and
Rituals, page 136).
THE DIVINE 8c THE DEFEATED
Vangal's Consorts
When Vangal rides in his chariot, it is
pulled by four unique creatures. These are cha-
otically aligned bloodmares that are each capable
of taking the form of stunning, raven-haired
women at will. The four are fanatically loyal to
Vangal and serve as his consorts in the outer
planes and as battle maidens when he manifests
on Scarn. On occasion, Vangal has been known
to send one or more of his consorts to ride with
the Horsemen of Vangal, where their malicious
deeds put even the most rapacious of Vangal's
Horsemen to shame. Each is of different class,
has maximum hit points and has been granted
+5 natural armor by Vangal. If slain, Vangal's
consorts return to the Citadel of Pain and can-
not manifest on Scarn for ld4 weeks.
Vangal's consorts have the following statis-
tics when in animal form:
Bloodmare Form: CR 6; SZ L Beast; HD
10d10+50; hp 150; Init +2 (Dex); Spd 240 ft.;
AC 15 (-1 size, +2 Dex, +4 natural); Atk +11
melee (l d8+2, bite), +6/+6 melee (2d6+1
hooves); SA equine lure; SQ tireless, damage
reduction 5/+1; AL CE; SV Fort +12, Ref +9,
Will +3; Str 15, Dex 15, Con 20, Int 12, Wis 10,
Cha 15
Skills: Listen +5, Move Silently +lo, Spot
+9, Track +7
Feats: Alertness, Blindfight, Trample
SA-Equine Lure (Su) : The bloodmare has
the ability to call a horse that can hear its cry.
Any horse hearing the call must make a Will
save (DC 17) or do everything in its power to
follow the creature. If someone is riding the
horse at the time, the rider may make a Ride
check (DC 19) to keep the mount under control.
Sa-Tireless ( Ex ) : Bloodmarescan run from
sundown to sunrise without tiring.
The four consorts, Elda, Ingird, Elrjgot and
Hyylgard, have the following statistics when in
human form:
Elda, Consort of Vangal (Human Form),
Female Human BbnlO: CR 10; Size M (5 ft. 4
in. tall); HD 10d12+20; hp 140; Init +1 (+1
Dex); Spd 40 ft.; AC 16 (+ 1 Dex, +5 natural);
.Attack +13/+8 melee; Dmg ld8+3 (longsword);
SVFort+9,Ref +4, Will+5;ALCE;Str 17,Dex
12, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 14, Cha 19
Skills: Bluff +3, Craft +6, Handle Animal
t8, Hide +1, Intimidate +13, Intuit Direction
t 10, Listen +11, Move Silently +1, Profession
t2.5, Ride +11, Spot +2, Swim +12
Feats: Combat Reflexes, Endurance, Power
Attack, Quick Draw, WeaponFocus (longsword)
A ferocious and cruel Albadian barbarian,
Elda was slain on the field of battle during the
Divine War but taken up by Vangal to be the first
of his consorts.
Ingird, Consort of Vangal (Human Form),
Female Human ClrlO: CR 10; Size M (5 ft. 8 in.
tal1);HD 10d8+10; hp90;Init +1(+1 Dex);Spd
30ft.;AC16(+1 Dex, +5natural);Attack+7/+2
melee; Dmg ld8 (warhammer); SV Fort +8, Ref
+6, Will+lO;ALCE;Str 11, Dex 12,Con 12, Int
10, Wis 17, Cha 18
Skills: Concentration +13, Diplomacy +12,
Hide +1, Intimidate +6, Listen +3, Move Si-
lently +1, Spellcraft +12, Spot +3
Feats: Brew Potion, Lightning Reflexes,
Power Attack, Quicken Spell, Still Spell
Domains: War, Death
Cleric Spells per Day: 6/5+1/5+1/4+1/3+1/
2+1
Ingird was an especially fanatical cleric of
Vangal. Surrounded in a burning fortress by her
foes, she nevertheless fought fearlessly and was
finally carried off by Vangal's herald, who pre-
sented the woman to her master. As the cleric
met with his approval, Vangal made her a con-
sort, and she has served faithfully ever since.
Erljgot, Consort of Vangal (Human Form),
Female Human SorlO: CR 10; Size M (5 ft. 8 in.
tall); HD 10d4+30; hp 70; Init +1(+1 Dex); Spd
30 ft.; AC 16 (+1 Dex, +5 natural); Attack +5
melee; Dmg ld6 (shortspear); SV Fort +6, Ref
+4, Will +9; ALCE; Str 10, Dex 13, Con 16, Int
17, Wis 14, Cha 17
Skills: Climb +2.5, Concentration +16,
Handle Animal +8.5, Hide +6, Intimidate +5S,
Knowledge (arcana) +15, Listen +2, Move Si-
lently +1, Profession +15, Ride +3, Scry +16,
Search +3.5, Spot +2
Feats: Craft Wand, Dodge, Maximize Spell,
Spell Penetration, Still Spell
Sorcerer Spells Known (6/7/7/7/5/3 ): O-danc-
ing lights, detect magic, ghost sound, light, mage
hand, open/close, prestidigitation, ray of frost, read
magic; I strharm person, grease, magic missile,
silent image, true strike; 2nd-bull's strength, hyp-
notic pattern, Melfs acid arrow, summon monster
II; 3rd-magic circle against good, slow, suggestion;
qth-ksser gem, polymorph other; Sth-wall of
stone
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
An Albadian sorceress who converted
from the worship of Belsameth to Vangal,
Erljgot was slain by her own sisters for the
treachery. Vangal took her soul and returned
her to life at the head of a band of ferals, who
hunted down and slew the murderous sisters
one by one. So pleased was Vangal by the
slaughter that he made Erljgot the third of his
consorts.
Hyylgerd, Consort of Vangal (Human
Form), Female Human RoglO: CR 10; Size
M (4 ft. 10 in. tall); HD 10d6; hp 60; Init +4
(+4 Dex); Spd 30 ft.; AC 19 (+4 Dex, +5
natural); Attack +7/+2; Dmg ld6 (scimitar);
SV Fort +2, Ref +1 1, Will +7; AL CE; 13tr 10,
Dex 19, Con 10, Int 12, Wis 15, Cha 17
Skills: Appraise +9, Balance +15, Climb
+l o, Concentration +2, Decipher Script +14,
Disable Device +14, Escape Artist +10, Forg-
ery +13, Hide +4, J ump +lo, Listen +4, Move
Silently +17, Open Lock +8, Read Lips +12,
Search +14, Spot +4
Feats: Alertness, Blindfight, Dodge, Iron
Will, Martial Weapon Proficiency (scimitar)
Hyylgerd wandered northern Ghelspad,
killing and stealing, eventually was captured
by a band of Vangal's Horsemen who sub-
jected her to terrible torments. Rather than
perishing, she instead embraced the violence
and evil of the Ravager, and when the horse-
men sacrificed her on a burning pyre, she
descended to join with Vangal, who himself
tested her with fearsome cruelties before fi-
nally deciding to make her the last of his four
consorts. Her love of violence and torture is
well known, and of the four, Hyylgerd most
enjoys carrying out her lord's will on Scam.
Hit D k .
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Speed:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Cl i mat e/Tmai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Large Outsider
24d8+132 (240 hp)
+4 (Dex)
50 f t .
35 (-1 size, +6 Dex, +8 armor, +I2 natural)
Greatsword +34/+2'?/+24/+1'?/+14 melee,
bi te +26 melee, barbed tail +26 melee; or
two claws +31 melee, bi te +26 melee, two
barbed tails +26 melee
Greatsword 2d8+15, bi te l d4+4, two tails
l d10+4; or t wo claws ld12+4, bi te l d4+4,
t wo tails l d10+4
5 f t . by 5 f t . / 10Ft.
Poison tails, diseased bite, aura of fear
Damage r edudi n 30/+3, spell resistance 28
Fort +19, Ref +19, Wi l l +I7
Sb- 26, Dex 22, Con 23, l nt 18,Wu I' ?, Cha 24
Balance +25, BluFf+26, Climb +E, Diplomacy
+26, IntimKbte +26, Jump +E, Knowledge (ge
ocpphy) +23, Knowledge (history) +23, Knowl
edge (planes) +23, Knowledge ( r el p ) +23,
Listen +24, Search +24, Sense Motive +26, Spot
+24,Tumble +25
Cleave, Combat Reflexes, Great Cleave, lm
proved Critical (greatsword), Multiattack,
Power Attack
Any land
Solitary (unique)
20
Standard
Always chaotic evil
None
Description
Vangal's herald began life long ago, during the
most ferocious battle of the Divine War. Born of
Vangal's chosen race, the manticora, the herald was
possessed of all her species' ferocity, and quite a bit
more besides. Pleased with her initial efforts as his
herald, Vangal soon elevated her status to that of
general of his armies, freeing him to engage the titans
directly. The herald served capably in her chosen task
and won many victories.
Soon, however, disaster struck. The herald's
armies were crushed by the serpent childrenof Mormo,
and the herald herselfwas gravely wounded by Mormo.
Filled with disdain at her failure, Vangal left his
herald where she lay and rallied his troops, leading
them to victory and shattering Mormo's legions.
Broken and defeated, Vangal's herald crawled
into the Abyss to reflect upon her failure. She re-
solved to regain Vangal's favor and spent the following
years rebuilding her strength so that she might once
more serve the Ravager.
In her absence, many of Vangal's devout follow-
ers took up her role in the service of the god. Of
particular note was the warrior Galdor, leader of the
Horsemen of Vangal, who had been raised into a sort
of living death so that he could serve the Ravager for
1 THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED ~~
intolerable and so forced her recovery at an acceler-
atecl pace. She retrieved her mighty sword, Fellblade,
the !demonic energies of the Abyss to further enhance
her strength and powers. Though weaker than she
had been at the height of her power, she was still a
match for Galdor.
Vangals herald is a savage combatant and is
known throughout Scarn for her fearsome fighting
can match her in power, and her natural abilities are
only enhanced by sword, the mighty Fellblade. This
+3 greatsword delivers wounds that cannot be magi-
cally healed without permission from Vangal himself.
Vangals herald fights only at the behest of her god
which had been lost during the Divine War, and used
ability. Only the greatest archfiends and celestials
Or so she thought.
When the herald found Galdor, she bellowed a
challenge, calling him to battle. The sight
of Galdor enraged her. He bore Executioner
and Gravedigger, shadows of Vangals own
mighty battleaxes. His armor was covered
with blood and filth, as was Vangals, and
his hair was long and matted like the
Rawagers.
furious, and in the end
Galdor-filled with the
spirit of his dark lord-
emerged victorious.
The battle has be-
come legendary in its
retellings, for it was t
only time a mortal
defeated the herald
The fight was long an(
For the herald, the defeat
was galling, but enlightening.
She now understood the one
thing that had eluded her for so
many years: Vangal did not
wani: devotion. He wanted
slaughter, and Galdor provided
that. In order t
Vangals favor, she would
have to become the per-
fect instrument of
destruction, capable of
feeding the dark gods
lust for blood. After an-
other decade spent
entim tribes of titanspawn races, includ-
ing a host of Mormos gorgons and a
number of orc and troll tribes.
Vangal was pleased with her
efforts and has at last restored
her t o his favor. She and
Galdlor have recognized the
common bond of slaughter and
declared common cause, and today the her-
ald leads a horde that ravages the Perforated
Plains and surrounding lands.
CHAPTER TWO: THE DIVINE
and otherwise ignores potential foes iinless she is
herself threatened. When bade by Vangal to engage
a foe she thunders into battle, often riding Vangal's
Chariot. If her foes are worthy she meets them in
single combat, slaughtering them one by one and
leaving a blood-soaked battlefield in her wake. If she
finds the mortals in question are beneath her notice,
however, she is fond of summoning ferals and demons
to make her lord's wishes unmistakably clear.
Spells: Vangal's herald casts spells as a 12th-
level priest with access to the chaos, destruction, evil,
strength and war domains. She casts these spells with
but a word, a thought or a gesture and does not need
to provide material components or foci to cast them.
Spell-like Abilities: At will-Battle cry", conta-
gion, detect magic, greater dispelling, tongues, Vangal's
touch", Vangal's wounding" ; 3/day--Circk of doom,
power word thunder", slay liwing; l/day-Storm of
vengeance
These abilities are as the spells cast by a 20th-
level sorcerer.
Fellblade: The herald wields Fellblade, a +3
greatsword. The wounds that it inflicts may be magi-
cally healed only by clerics of Vangal, who are only
rarely inclined to do so.
Aura of Fear (Su): Any hostile creature within
60 feet of the herald must make a Will save (DC 29)
or flee in terror for 2d6 rounds. Creatures with 12 or
more hit dice are immune to this effect.
Poison (Ex): Foes struck by one osf the herald's
tails are subject to their poison-Fortitude save (DC
28); initial and secondary damage ld6 temporary
Constitution.
Diseased Bite (Ex): The herald's bite carries a
debilitating disease. Victims must make a Fortitude
save (DC 28) or suffer 1 point of Strength and
Constitution drain each day until cured. If either
ability score reaches 0, the victim dies.
Summon Ally (Sp): Once per day Vangal's
herald can automatically summon 3c14 ferals, ld4
leonine demons, or one blade demon.
Vangal's Page
Hurak, Vangal's Page, Male Human, Bbn8: SZ
Medium-size; HD 8d12+40; hp 92; Init +2 (Dex);
Spd 40 ft.; AC 19 (+2 Dex, +5 armor, +2 magic); Atk
+13/+8 melee (ld12+7, +1 greataxe); +10 Ranged
( ld8+4, mighty composite longbow); SQRage 3/day,
uncanny dodge (can't be flanked); AL, CE; SV Fort
+11, Ref +4, Will +3; Str 18, Dex 14, Con 20, Int 10,
Wis 12, Cha 15
Skills: Climb +6, Handle Animal "9, Intimidate
+12, Intuit Direction +7, J ump +6, Listen +9, Ride
+12, Swim +6, Wilderness Lore +9
Feats: Alertness, Improved Critical (greataxe),
Power Attack, Weapon Focus (greataxe)
Possessions: A climber's kit, a silver dagger, three
flasks alchemist's fire, a +2 breastplate, a +1 greataxe,
two potions of ksser restoration, two potions of cure
serious wounds, two potions of neutralize poison, boots
of the winterlands
Tattoos: Mark of the kinslayer
Descnptjon
I t is said that at birth, the Albadian barbarian
Hurak was touched by the Ravager. His rages were far
fiercer and mdre violent than those of his fellow
berserkers and often resulted in the deaths of one or
more companions. When he fell into a black rage and
slew his entire family, the act was too much for his
tribe to bear. Forever tattooed with the mark of the
kinslayer, Hurak was exiled to the wastelands.
Stripped of his immunity to the cold, Hurak
would surely have died had he not encountered a
band of Vangal's Horsemen who had been patrolling
the Perforated Plains. When the horsemen descended
on him, hoping for a few moments of sadistic sport,
Hurak slew three of their number, laughing and
bellowing, taunting the warriors and calling them to
battle. Impressed, the leader of the band proposed a
truce and asked him to join them.
Hurak felt a strange compulsion to take up the
horsemen's offer, and when he stepped forward to
accept he felt as if the rage he had always felt at last
had a purpose-the glorification of Vangal the Rav-
ager. Within a few years, Hurak had a warband of his
own. Soon after taking command, he led his horse-
men back into Albadia to pay a visit upon the village
of his birth. He did not even leave ruins behind-the
village, its people, its buildings and its animals were
buried beneath rocks and ice, and its very name has
since been forgotten.
The tale of Hurak's revenge has filtered all across
northern Ghelspad, and today his name is a byword
for violence, terror and bloodshed. So successful was
Hurak that Vangal himself appeared to him in a
vision, granting him the status of page, with the
proviso that some day he would die as a result of the
violence that he created. Although he had no choice
in the matter, Hurak made agreat show ofacceptance
and now sees himself as Vangal's greatest champion.
Luminaries such as Galdor and Vangal's herald might
disagree, but they don't argue the point, as all know
that their primary mission is the shedding of blood in
Vangal's name.
Currently, Hurak and his horde dwell in the
Bleak Savannah, slaughtering Hrinruuk's creations
and the inhabitants of neighboring lands with single-
minded ferocity. Strong though he is, however, it is
Hurak's fate that someday he pass on to Vangal's
bloody afterlife. Until that time, however, the blood
will flow on the northern plains, and humans and
titanspawn alike will have cause for fear.
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Vangals Worship and Worshippers
Perhaps more even than the titan Denev, Vangal
is an outsider among the gods. The first of their
number, born when the world was young, Vangal was
forged in the fires of creation, birthed in the violence
of the storm and infused with the decay that infected
all of Scam. His parents, the titans Lethene, Thulkas
and Chern, created him as the embodiment of wan-
ton destruction and death itself. This was one of the
titans most terrible mistakes, for the vast power that
the three had created proved beyond their-r any
other beings-power to control.
In contrast to the other children of the titans,
Vangal does not gain power from his worshippers
directly; if this were true, his flock is so small that it
wu1.d not sustain him for long. Instead, Vangal gains
strength from the violence created by his followers
and,, to a lesser extent, the violence committed by all
of Siarns beings. Scholars are uncertain exactly how
Van.gal draws sustenance from the strife of others, but
it is nonetheless clear that he, like the other gods,
relies on living beings to survive, instead of drawing
power from the land in the manner of the titans.
Where the other gods seek to protect their flocks,
however, Vangal urges his worshippers to sow the
seeds of chaos and war so that he might feed off of the
misery thus generated. It is even said that he draws
strength from the deaths of his own followers, espe-
cially when they are very powerful or die in a
partncularly bloody or mighty struggle.
No nation worships Vangal as its state religion.
As a. god of destruction, he is not typically the first
choice as patron of a land. He does, however, find
favor with the more demented and destructive ele-
ments of Scarns kingdoms, in particular the most
bloodthirsty tribes of Albadia, various sects of for-
saken elves and dwarves and fanatical human cults in
such realms as Calastia and the Heteronomy of Virduk,
where such practices are tolerated by corrupt or
decadent rulers. Most major cities maintain at least a
small shrine in the Ravagers honor, even Mithril,
stronghold of Vangals greatest rival, the lawful-good
god Corean and his paladins.
The best known of the Reavers human followers
are die barbarous legions of the Horsemen of Vangal.
These warriors embrace Vangals bloodthirsty nature
to its fullest, riding on the fringes of Scarns civiliza-
tions and spreading war and death at every
opportunity. The horsemens various hordes can be
found all across northern Ghelspad, from the Perfo-
ratedl Plains to the Bleak Savannah, Albadia and the
Plains of Lede, where the ferocious Galdor the Death-
less leads the largest and most violent of the horsemens
three great hordes. Vangal seems particularly fond of
this horde. Showing uncharacteristic compassion,
the Reaver brought Galdor back from the dead after
a treacherous lieutenant betrayed him.
Worship of Vangal is becoming popular among
the ora of the Plains of Lede, who rely on their gods
support in their efforts to rid the land of titanspawn
races such as the proud. The orcs have yet to unite in
the manner of the horsemen, and spend much of their
time warring with each other. This, of course, pleases
the Ravager, who draws enormous power and joy
from the violence committed by his orcs, but they do
not yet please him in the same manner as the horse-
men. Should a great leader ever arise among the orcs
of Lede, and should they then rid Vangal of the proud,
children of the hated Hrinruuk, he may well grant
them blessings in excess of his human followers.
Vangal rarely shows himself on Scam for more
than the duration of a single battle. When he does
appear it is by invocation only, in battles of great
importance or when the worshippers of the titans
threaten to unleash some horror that the gods simply
cannot ignore. In this last case, Vangal will not
hesitate to fight even alongside his hated rivals such
as Corean and Chardun, for despite his chaotic na-
ture, his hatred of the titans outshines all else. Calling
the Ravager to an ordinary battle is problematic, for
when he appears he often slays friend as well as foe for
the mere joy of it, and unlucky summoners sometimes
find themselves carried away to Vangals home plane
when he departs.
Vangal makes his permanent home in the Abyss.
Here, his palace, known as the Citadel of Pain, is a
great volcanic caldera, its vents continuously spew-
ing fire and destruction. At the foot of the volcano is
a great battlefield where Vangal and his creations
participate in a never-ending orgy of destruction.
The souls of unworthy followers must fight here, be
slain and return in an endless cycle of bloodletting.
Though his lust for bloodshed and misery is
second to none, Vangal has no interest in the politics
that occur within the Abyss, largely ignoring the
demon-lords and other powerful beings that dwell
there so long as they serve him when summoned, a
rare event. The tanarri common elsewhere in the
Abyss are largely absent from the Citadel of Pain
itself. Instead, Vangal maintains armies of his own
creations-ferals, leonine and scythe demons and
especially powerful manticora.
Vangal has little interest in the politics of the
other gods, and this applies on Scam as well as in the
outer planes. The treachery of Belsameth and the
tyranny of Chardun do not impress him in the slight-
est, and he finds their plots tiring and insipid. The
neutral deities, Hedrada and Enkili, are far too bland
for the Ravagers tastes. The J udge, he feels, has no
soul or passion, while the J ester is a mindless force of
chaos without direction or purpose.
Coreans lawful nature grates particularly on
Vangals chaotic soul, and he someday hopes to see
his horsemen or orc tribes breach the gates of the
CHAPTER TWO: THE DI V I NE
great city of Mithril and put its populace to the sword
and the axe. Madriel is an enigma to Vangal, due to
her obsession with healing others, an alien and some-
what disturbing concept to a god of destruction.
Alone among the gods, Tanil the Huntress seems to
have some measure of Vangals respect. Her concern
in maintaining the naturally chaotic state of the
world suggests that he and Tanil are part of the same
order, opposite sides of the same chaotic coin. To the
Huntress chagrin, Vangal gives her more leeway
than he does most of the other gods when it comes to
the affairs of Scam.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEL tI - GODS
rendds .Avatar
Medium-Size Outsider (Avatar)
Hit Dice: 35d8+140 (297 hp)
Initiative: +17 (+13 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
speed: 40 f t help destroy the Slarecians.
AC: 3 8 (+13 Dex, +15 natural)
Attacks: s ~ ~ o f ~ w + 3 2 1 + n l + ~ 2 / + 1 7 / + 1 2 melee
Damage: Sword of Shadow l d6+7
FaceIReach: 5 f t by 5 f t I 5 f t
Special Attacks: Charming so93rO9w abillties,spells,spell-like
abilities
Special Qualities: Bl i ndsght damagert ~20 +3~k~~-~
shadowcloak, spell reslstance 28
Demigods avatar, divine favor 3, dlvine telepa Divine Qualities:
Fort +22, Ref +31, Will +25 saves:
Abilities:
Skills: ~~~~~~+25, &l l ~~~+36, Bl ~kf +37, Cl ~~b+33,
Concenhation+37,DecipherScript+34,DiMble
Device +35, Disguise +31, Exape Arti st +37,
Forgery +30, Hide +47, Innuendo +22,
lntimidate+28,Knowledge(arcana)+23,Knowl
edge(geography)+24Knowledge(histo3r)+27~
Knowledge (planes) +27, Knowledge (religim)
+34, Listen +33, Move +37, Open Lock
+n, Perform +26, PlCkP0ckt:t +32, Read Lips
+25, Scry +20, Search +28, Sense Motive +14,
Spellcraft +17, Spot +34, Swim +1?, Tumble
+30, UseMagic Device +23
Ambidexterity, Blindsight, Combat Casting.
Dodge, lmproved Critical, Improved l n b
tive, Silent Spell, Spring Attack, Still Spell
Any
were able to obtain some of her spells and pass them
on to their sorcerous allies, the Penumbral Lords, but
before Drendari could give up the greatest of her
secrets, she was rescued by her father and Tanil the
Huntress. She then joined with the gods and titans to
Drendari grew quickly to maturity, her power
over shadow growing, and soon joined the gods in
their struggle against the titans. In keeping with her
nature, she did this not out of love for freedom or
justice, but because the titans offered such sport. The
Mistress of Shadows, as she was now called, also
retained no small amount of affection for her father
and was determined to help him defeat the enemies
who had so humiliated him.
Drendari worked from the shadows during the
creatures that dwelled there. Soon, a corps of rogues
and scouts sprang up, known as Drendaris Faithful,
and their work helped gather vital intelligence for the
divine armies. A number of prominent enemy leaders
also met their end at the hands of the Faithful, for the
Mistress of Shadows counted several assassins among
her followers (though nowhere near as many as wicked
Belsameth).
Drendari did not fight directly, save on rare
occasions; her weapons were stealth, confusion and
misdirection, and her followers excelled at leading
enemies into traps and ambushes. In time, spellcasters
began to join her ranks, crafting the gloom that was
her essence into powerful new spells. The deadly
Penumbral Lords, who had helped the Slarecians
steal Drendaris shadow spells, became dedicated foes
of the demigoddess and have continued to pursue
ever more dangerous researches.
After the war, Drendaris worship remained popu-
lar among the covert and criminal classes of Scam
and among those who found the strictures of the gods
to be too confining. Now called the Shadow-walkers,
Drendaris Faithful continue to operate as an infor-
Said to be the daughter of a siren and the wild
mal and secretive alliance of freelance rogues, scouts,
chaos god Enkili, Drendari, Mistress of Shadows, is
spies and assassins. For his part Enkili remains affec-
something of an outcast among the goddesses, being
tionate toward and even proud of his daughters
the patroness of thieves, spies, rogues and others who
achievements, but his vanity prevents him from
live by night and lurk in shadow.
producing more offspring, for fear that they will
It is said that Enkili, while wandering along the
shores of one of Scarns more remote oceans, spied a
What even the trickster does not know isthat he
beautiful siren and suggested to her the perfect way to
himself was the victim of an incredible deception.
help him recover his strength. The Trickster was
Drendaris siren mother was not what she seemed- in
somewhat surprised, and not altogether displeased,
truth, she was actually the goddess Belsameth in dis-
when, a year later, the siren appeared to him and
guise, and to this day only Drendari and the goddess of
presented his daughter, a strange and dark little girl
Deception know the truth. For her part, Drendari isnot
already able to twist the shadows to her will.
overly concerned that she conceals the truth fromher
Within a few years the young demgoddess first father - despite her affection for her father, she feels
that it is poetic justice for Enkills smug arrogance
called merely the Shadow Child, later known as
Drendari had honed her with Into toward her and the other gods. Belsameth keeps the
powerful new spells* Hard pressed by the gods the secret to herself, although she is sometimes tempted to
Ing to the Secret Of
magic from her*They time, mother and daughter have come into conflict,
thy, divine vision, dlvine language
Sk 16, Dex 36, Con18, Int 22 Wis 24, Cha 35
war, a special affinity for the beings and
Feats:
Climaternerrain:
Organization: Solitary (unique)
Challenge Rating: 16
Treasure: Standard
Alignment: Always chaotic neutral
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range: None
Descnptjon
A black silhouette of a humans l ef t hand
him
kidnapped the young seek- share the her loyal followers. Fromtime to
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
andl Drendaris relationship with Belsameth has been
gmwing increasingly stormy of late.
Drendari is mischievous and enjoys sowing dis-
short of creating open violence or conflict. She is
especially fond of exploiting the rivalry between
Madriel and Belsameth, often spreading rumors about
one so that the other will hear, then watching the fun
as their mortal supporters fall into bloody conflict.
Sword of Shadow (mjnor afljfact)
Description: Drendaris weapon resembles a short
sword crafted from pure shadow. It seems to change
Powers: The wielder of this +4 short sword may
strike at any single opponent within 60 feet if the
opponent is casting a discemable shadow or if there is
some other shadow within 5 feet of the opponent. The
wielder must also be in shadow or casting a discernable
shadow to use this ability. As the strike is essentially
made through a mystical bridge between the wielders
ered flanked by the shadow strike unless he actively
defends against attacks coming from nearby shadows.
Twilight,
Sent among the gods, though like her father, she stops
shape and flows like inky darkness when it strikes a foe.
lnvocatjon Benefit
rend invoke her for One
and the opponents shadows, &e opponent is consid-
full round receive a to their next Hide, hbve
Silently, Open Lock Or Pick Pocket. As described in
Drendari (at least once a day) receive a +2 bonus to
Hide for as long as they remain faithful.
Crelzture Collection, thieves who regularly Pray to
Sometimes Drendari loans the weapon to her herald,
Combat
Drendari prefers to observe and, if necessary,
encourage her followers, but when she manifests on
Scam, she uses her Shadowcloak ability to remain
unseen and uses spell-like abilities to escape from
com.bat or avoid it altogether. If she does engage in
oom,bat, it is through the use ofher spells and sneak
attaicks with her Sword of Shadow.
Blindsight (Ex): Unless an area is in absolute
light or darkness, Drendari can sense her sur- A
rourtdings throughcommunion with theshadows.
Charming Song (Su): True to her mothers
lineage, Drendaris voice can charm any male
hurnianoid that hears it. All victims who hear p i
her song may attempt a Will saving throw (DC .
1
W m
18) to resist the charm.
Keen Senses (Ex): Drendari has darkvision up to
2130feet. She may also see invisible and ethereal creatures.
rogue class special abilities. She can be treated as a
20th-level rogue.*
may wrap herself in supernatural shadow, hiding
her from all forms of sight. She is effectively
treated as being invisible whenever she likes.
Divine spells that create light or darkness may
counter the Shadowcloak effect for ld4 rounds.
clerk and a 16th-level sorcerer.
spell whose name contains the word shadow or
shade, or other spells whose main function
deals with shadow, an unlimited number of
times per day, no more than once per round.
Drenldari may also use any spell from the Shadow
and Entrancement domains, one per round, an
unlimited number of times per day.
his level limitation can take precedencc
over that listed in Creature Collection, if the GM
wishes.
Rogue Abilities: Drendari possesses all the A
Shadowcloak (Ex): As afreeaction, Drendari
1
Spells: Drendari uses magic as a 12th-leve
Spell-like Abilities: Drendari may use ani
b
k
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
d of nrendari
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Speed:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
skills:
Feats:
Medium-Size Outsider
20d6+20; hp 140
+6 (+6 Dex)
30 ft., climb 20 ft.
16(+6 Dex)
Sword of Shadow +26/+21/+16 melee, Sap
of Subdua/+21/+16/+11 melee, or +21/+16/
+11ranged
Sword of Shadow ld6+5*, Sap ofSubdua/
ld6+4, dagger ld6+1 (thrown)
5 Ft. by 5 Ft. I 5 ft.
Sneak attack
Spell-like abilities
Fort +7, Ref +20, Will +8
Str12,Dex23,Con13,l nt12,Wi s14,Cha18
Appraise +21, Balance +12, Dirguise +20, Escape
Artist +2?,Forgery+17, Gatfnalnformation+23,
Hide +17, J ump +24, Listen +2., Move Silently+l2,
Open Lock +24, Pickpocket .tl?, Seach +22,
Spot +14, UseMagic Device +25
Improved Critical (sap), Irnprod Unarmed
Strike, Li$tning Reflexes, Mobility, QukkDraw,
Run, Weapon Finesse (short sword), Weapon
Focus (sap).
Cl i mat eMmai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Descnp tion
Any
Solitary (unique)
to make the interloper suffer a slow death, and so
ordered his capture.
A horrible death was sure to be Twilights fate at
this point. That was when Drendari intervened,
cloaking him in shadow and spiriting him away to her
realm, where she made Twilight her herald. The rest
is unknown, a mystery wrapped in shadow, though
the legends that pertain to Drendaris Herald all
claim he is no longer human. Some stories claim she
actually fell in love with him and transformed him
into a creature of shadow, while others say his courage
and stealth impressed the demigoddess enough that
she decided he would make a suitable herald, since
she did not yet have one.
Twilight is said to be Drendaris eyes and ears. He
visits the Shadow-walkers, bearing messages from the
demigoddess. If a scholar or wizard is prying into
secrets of shadow, Twilight attempts to steal that
knowledge away, or murder the researcher,
if necessary. He is an important
player in the struggle between
the Shadow-walkers and the
~. . .
16
Standard
Always chaotic neutral
None
First of the Shadow-walkers, Drendaris
Herald is a figure as steeped in legend and
mystery as his beloved mistress. His origi-
nal name has been lost, and neither he nor
his mistress cares to tell. He is variously
known as Shadowhand, Nightcloak and
Drendaris Beloved. His most common
nickname, however, isTwilight, and it suits
him well.
a rogue of exceptional ability and talent, as
well as great physical beauty and charm, who
caught Drendaris eye. He operated at twi-
light, always favoring the shadows, paying
homage to the Mistress of Shadows.
The most popular tale of
Twilights origins claims that, soon
after the end of the Divine War, the
thief who would be known as Twi-
light stole into the palace of a powerful king,
intending to steal the wicked monarchs crown (or,
more bawdy versions of the story claim, to sample
the pleasures of the royal harem). Regardless of
his intentions, he eventually found himself in
the royal gardens when the alarm was raised.
Guards and mages surrounded the gardens, trapping
Twilight within. The enraged tyrant was determined
All agree that Drendaris Herald was once
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
Penumbral Lords, who have come to thoroughly
despise the Mistress of Shadows and her herald.
Drendans Wo&jp
Considered a minor demigoddess in Ghelspad,
Drendari in fact has a close relationship with her
followers. Her faith is an individualistic one, more
Drendaris prefers and to like a passionate involvement than areligion. Rogues
Combat
OPel combat-he considers being forced to a
worship her, and rogues alone. Stealing through
failure. If he must fight, Twilight tries to strike the shadow, they into ~~~~d~~~
feat and his sap of subdual. If he needs to kill, he uses
the sword of shadow. Twilight uses his shadow abili-
ties to ambush a potential foe and to escape a fight, if
necessary. He is brave, but not foolhardy, and would
fighit to the death only to protect his mistress.
Sneak Attack (Ex): If
Drendaris Herald catches an
opponent who is unable to de-
fend himself effectively (target
is denied Dexterity bonus) or
flanks a target, he can deal an
extm 10d6 points of damage
with a sneak attack (as per a
2i3thdevel rogue). Extradam-
age is not multiplied by
critiical hits.
Spell-like Abilities:
Drendaris Herald may cast
any spell from the shadow
domain up to 6/day, except
for eclipse, which he may
cast once a day. He may
cast any spell from the en-
charttment domain up to 3/day.
Twilight is considered the equiva-
lent of a 17th-level cleric when
determining caster level.
first blow, UsuallY from Shadow Using the Quckdraw
than any other class and, as such, form a Secret bond
with her.
Worship is a matter of dedicating oneself to
Drendari and holding her in mind when using the
shadows to carry out thieving. Drendaris followers
are few, but they are secure in the knowledge
that the Mistress of Shadows will
aid them. Many rogues pay at
least passing homage to
Drendari and receive her aid
on occasion, but her most de-
voted followers, descendants
of the elite corps known as
Drendaris Faithful, are now
known as the Shadow-walkers
and are the Mistress of Shad-
ows special representatives on
Scam. All of her priests are
members of this order, and
most aremulticlassed asrogues.
The Shadow-walkers are
not numerous but are found all
across Scam in ones and twos.
A few small, secret temples to
the goddess exist, and these some-
times act as gathering places or
meeting halls for Drendaris local
adherents (ca- sua1 worshippers as well as the
more dedicated Shadow-walkers). The goddess cha-
otic character means that these enclaves have little
in the way of real organization, with priests serving as
Sap ofsubdual
Drendarits Herald a sap stolen from the
titan Gomoths followers, the cult of the Twisted.
The Twisted created a weapon that allowed them to
captiire a victim for their hideous rituals. During the
Titailswar, Drendarl snuck into the Writhing Lords
de facto and high-level rogues taking impor-
tant POSitlOnS, but In general groups of DrendariS
exlStinasort ofbenignanatchY, banding
sprawling camp and stole the sup of the subdual from
the druids during the writhing. When she made
Twilight her herald, Drendari gave him the weapon
as a sign of her favor.
flayed elf, aged to a dark gray.
14nyone hit by the sap of subdual must make a
Fortitude save at DC 25 or fall unconscious. On a
critical, the target automatically falls unconscious,
with no saving throw allowed.
together for the greater good+
A secret war rages between the Shadow-walkers
and the Penumbral Lords, however. The Slarecians
gave the lords some of Drendaris stolen shadow
the Penumbrals betrayed their allies and followed
their own path, refusing to aid the Slarecians and
later refusing to choose sides in the conflict between
the gods and the titans. Today the lords strike at the
Mistress of Shadows followers wherever possible,
and the walkers take the fight back to the Penumbrals
just as often. Few know about this war due to the
extremely secretive nature of the participants, but it
is a bloody and violent war nonetheless, one where
quarter is neither asked nor given.
Thesap of made from the of a
Spells, expecting them to be used against the gods, but
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Speed:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Climate/Terrain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Descriptjon
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
26d8+200 (408 hp)
+6 (+6 Dexterity)
60 ft., fly 180 ft. (perfect).
31(+6 Dex, +15 natural)
Dagger of Soul Slaying +38/+33/+28/+23/
+18/+13/+81+3 melee, +42/+37/+321+281
+23/+181+131+8 ranged
Dagger of5oulSlaying ld4+6 +sends astral
traveler to random plane
5 ft. by 5 ft. I 5 ft.
Dream presence, slumber, spells, spell-like
abilities, summon dream beings
Damage reduction ~3120, dream reality,
dreamsight, immunities, prophecy, SR 36
Demigods avata, divine creation, divine favor 1,
divine size, divine telepathy, divine language
Fort +25, Ref +26, Will +23
Str 14,Dex 22, Con 20, Int 24, Wis 26, Cha 30
Akhemy +50, Animal Empathy +30, Bluff +54,
Concentration+3l,Craft(painting,xulpture, jew
ekr, fine metdsmith, calligraphy, illumination,
woodworking, illusion art, tatooing) +30, Diplo
may +30, Disguise +30, Forgery +36, Handle
Animal +30, Hide +30, Knowledge (xcana) +36,
Knowledge (folklore) +36, Knowledge (mortal
dreams) +36, Knowledge (religion) +36, Knowl
edge (planes) +36, Knowledge (natwe) +28,
Move Silently +30, Listen +32, PerFm
(storytelling, poetry, acting, sing, riddling, pup
peby,reed pipe,and27others) +32,PickPocket
+30,Profession (begy) +22, Profession (sooth
sayer)+22,~+30,SemeMive+3Z,~l~
+%, Spot +30, Wilderness Lwe +30
&ew Potion, Craft Rod, Craft Wondrous Item,
ForgeRing,lmcribeMagicalTattoo,Scri~Scrdl,
Silent Spell, Still Spell, @&en Spell, Spell Focus
(enchantment), Spell Focus (illusion)
Dreanlands, otherregiom oF the astrd $me, and
any place where there are people who are dreaming
Solitary (unique)
24
Double Standard
Always chaotic good
Dream, Magic
A crescent moon surrounded by a ring of
eight stars
None
The demigod of dreams normally appears as a
lanky, dreamy-looking youth with long, unkempt
hair and wide eyes that glitter and gleam, seemingly
with the light of other worlds. Erias usually appears
clad in long robes of midnight-blue silk that flicker
with multicolored pinpoints of light. His manner is
always distant and aloof, and when lie speaks, his
tone is dour and imperious. Enkili, who feels some
disdain for the Dream Master, has suggested that, for
a god of the unreal, Erias certainly seems to take
himself seriously.
Erias was conceived when the titan Mesos dis-
guised himself as a giant black swan and tricked his
daughter Belsameth into coupling with him. Some
religious scholars believe that Mesos deliberately
created Erias as part of a plan to undermine the power
of the gods at one of its major sources-the dreams
and nightmares of mortals. If this was the titans plan,
it clearly backfired, for Erias power over dreams has
made him an important, if lesser, member of the
divine pantheon, and his loyalty remains squarely
with the gods.
Erias holds domain over the Dreamlands, a large
region of the Astral Plane where the souls of mortals
go when they sleep. It issaid byEriasfaithfu1 that this
is where mortal hopes and fears first take shape, and
where buried truths are hidden. Enkili, however, says
its where mortals hide the things theyre ashamed of,
but most put this down to the antipathy that the
J ester feels for his younger cousin.
The Lord of Dreams rarely manifests on Scarn,
preferring to appear in the dreams of his followers,
offering inspiration, insight and prophecy. However,
he also defends the Dreamlands against any that
would attempt to interfere with them. Even gods fear
to disturb the Dreamlands too greatly, for although
his realm is small, Erias is nearly all powerful there.
lnvocatj on Benefit
Devout followers of Erias, who make frequent
sacrifices of incense and small gems, may seek aid
from the demigod of dreams. Erias is normally in-
voked for one round before a worshipper goes to sleep
for the night. One of several mantras is chanted, and
if Erias chooses to favor the worshipper, he experi-
ences a vivid dream that provides aid when he
awakens. For any invocation to Erias to be successful,
the invoker must sleep peacefully for at least an hour
after uttering the mantra. Ifhe is awakened before the
hour passes, all benefits of the invocation are lost.
Unless otherwise noted, each mantra may be used
once per day, but only one may be used at a time.
Mantra of sweet dreams: The invoker has dreams
of contentment, joy and peace. After awakening, the
invoker is healed of 1 extra hit point.
Mantra of dream warding: While the invoker
sleeps, she receives a +2 bonus to saving throws
against spells such as nightmare and against the abili-
ties of monsters that attack through the victims
dreams.
Mantra of insight: The invoker is granted special
guidance and knowledge. During the day after he
dreams, the invoker may reroll one failed Intelli-
gence- or Wisdom-based skill or ability check, even
if such a check normally does not allow a retry. Usable
once per week.
Mantra of inspiration: The invoker dreams of
some new artwork, handicraft or piece of music. She
THE DIVINE tk THE DEFEATED
Combat
god of dream.
Erias is alwayb abbumeu tu ~e unaer me inriuence or i
may take a +2 modifier to one performance or craft
roll on the following day. through the Dreamlands, and the mind of the demi-
s naturally follows these many currents.
foresight spell. In addition, Erias may prophesize the
fate of another being that he can
see as a full-round action, as
- - J - - l 1 1 . A
I
Erias is a nonviolent god and shuns direct
combat. He has been known to grow angry,
however, and has an ironic and merciless sense
of justice. He normally uses his illusion and
enclhantment magic to confuse, trap and
disable foes without actually attacking.
\%en dealing with those who have com-
mitt ed crimes against the Dreamlands or
his followers, Erias uses his magic to ruin
the transgressors life, plaguing their dreams
and visiting them with bad luck, embar-
rassiing and impoverishing them or, in
extreme cases, driving them mad.
Dream Presence (Su): It is through
his dream presence that Erias is most fre-
quently encountered. As a standard action
the (demigod may enter the dreams of any
ner the clerical r l i a~i mn-
sleeping being and shape those dreams as
he s8ees fit. Although it requires only a
standard action on his part, Erias dream
preslence may last the whole night, and he
mawseem to be present in the dreams of
many beings at once. From within a
subjects dreams, Erias may deliver a mes-
sage, grant a prophecy, cast any
mind-affecting enchantment (for which the
saving throw incurs a -8 circumstance pen-
alty)l or cause a nightmare, which affects
the dreamer as per the spell nightmare.
Dream Reality (Su): A portion of
the fabric of dream reality travels with
Erias Avatar, allowing him to warp the
physical world to some extent. Each round,
as a free action, the demigods avatar may
do one of the following: choose the result
of one die roll, deport without enor up to 90
feet or be in two places at once, provided
the two places are within 90 feet of each
other. Although this last power allows Erias to
act fiom two locations and has in effect doubled
his number of actions, he is still only one being
and has only a single hit point total, a single set oi
attributes, and so on. Damage to one of his avatars
is counted against his total hit points, for ex-
ample.
IDreamsight (Su): May sense the presence
of any sleeping being in the Scarred Lands, and
the god of dreams can effectively see the being
even if it is invisible or ethereal.
Immunities (Ex): Erias is immune to mind
affecting spells and all spells from the schools (
Illusion and Divination.
-.-I. -
This
j a 99%
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
Otjllos, King of the Owls,
Herald of Was
chance of being accurate due to Erias caster level, but
even demigods are sometimes subject to the whims of
speaking in difficult metaphors, and so tnortals often
find it difficult to make use of his predictions.
Spells: Erias may use magic as a 20th-level
wizard, and an 18th-level cleric. Erias prefers healing
spells, spells that alter time and space (such as bottom-
less pit and timestop) and spells that combat other
extraplanar entities. Erias does not need to select the
the appropriate spell slot to cast any spell that he
knows, augmented by any desired met(a-magic feats
that he knows. It can be assumed that Erias knows any
spell, provided somewhere in the scarred lands there
is a being who dreams that knows that spell. The
saving throws for Erias spells are DC 2;! +spell level
(DC 24 +spell level for illusion and enchantment
magic). The spells are cast at 20th level of ability.
Spell-like Abilities: Erias can Catjt spells from
the Dream domain at will, no more than once per
round. He casts these spells as a 20th-level cleric.
Slumber (Su): At will, when in avatar form,
Erias can cast a sleep spell that affects up to 72 hit dice
of creatures within a 240-foot radius. Resisting the
ability requires a Fortitude save (DC 33) . Sleeping
creatures cannot be awakened by normal means until
the demigod chooses to release them from slumber,
although the effects of this supernatural ability can be
dispelled with sufficiently potent magic.
Summon Dream Beings (Su) : The god of dreams
may open a passage to the Dreamlands at any time
and may use this passage to summon various dream
creatures. Each round, Erias map summon 1
dreamwrack (see Creature Collection I I , page 65), or
up to 4 dreamwraiths (see Creature Collection 11, page
66). This abilitys range is effectively infinite: Erias
may use it even if he is on another plane, summoning
his creatures to any location on Scam.
The god may also summon any other denizens of
the Dreamlands as per the spell monster summoning IX
cast by a 20th-level wizard. Other denizens of the
Dreamlands include night hags, dream snakes and
dream folk.
fate, leaving a small chance of error. Erias is given to
Large Outsider (Good. Chaos)
16d8+64 (160 hp)
+12 (+8 Dexterity, +4 Improved Initiative)
30 ft., fly 240 ft. (excellent)
26 (+8 Dexterity, +8 natural) when mate
ria1126 (+8 Dexterity, +8 deflection) when
incorporeal
2 Talons ld6+4, Beak ld8+4
5 ft. by 5 ft. I 5 ft.
Attack: Spell-like abilities
Damage reduction 101+2, incorporeal, SR
25, bard abilities, telepathy
Fort +14, Ref +18, Will +17
Str 18, Dex 26, Con 16, Int 20, WE 26, Cha 26
Animal Empathy +20, Appralse +20, Bdance
+28, Bluff +25, Concentratm +21, Diplomacy
+28, Heal +15, Knowledge (arcana) +25, Knowi
edge (geography) +25, Knowiedge (planes) +25,
Knowledge (religion) +25, k e n +35*, Move
Silently +32*, Handle Animal +20, Hide +24,
Perfwm(storytelling,song,riddle,ading,poetry,
danceand?others)+23,PrkPocket+28,Sh
+25, Sense Motwe +E, Spellcraft +25, Spot
+35, Tumble +28, Wildernen Lore +20 (*In
cludes giant owl racial bonus.)
Flyby Attack, Improved Initiative, Weapon
Finesse (claw), Alertness
14
Standard
Always chaotic good
None
HitDice:
Initiative:
speed:
spells that he casts in advance, but instead may use up
Attacks:
Damage:
Face,Reach:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
+241+1~1+141+4~~; +241+141+141+~~
Feats
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Descrjptjon
The Herald of Erias appears as a giant horned
owl with silvery gray feathers that sparkle with stars,
and wide violet eyes. It exudes an otherworldly feel-
ing and never seems to be entirely in the material
world.
Before the Divine War, the giant owls were
among the great races of Ghelspad. Renowned for
their wisdom and knowledge, they counted among
their numbers some of the great teachers of the
Dagger of SoulSlayjng
Belsameth, Erias dark mother, gifted her son
with this weapon a year after he was born. I t is a +4
ghost touch mithril dagger that randomly transports an
astral traveler to another plane if it sc:ores a hit and
the traveler fails a Will save (DC 30). Eirias is loath to
use this weapon and keeps it only to avoid offending
his mother.
continent. For over a century, Otillos ruled as the
philosopher-king of the owls. When Erias was born to
Mesos and Belsameth, Otillos sought out the young
demigod, hoping to learn more of the magic of dreams.
Impressed by the owls wisdom, Erias passed on much
of his knowledge, and after many decades, Otillos
became the most learned and powerful of his kind.
The titan Hrinruuk had hunted the owls before
the Divine War, but once the conflict began he
slaughtered the species mercilessly. The few survivors
gathered in the Hornsaw under the leadership of
Otillos, who called upon his people to make one last
sacrifice on behalf of the gods and the living things
that opposed the titans. As Mormo assaulted the
Hornsaw, these last owls launched a feint against her
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
hag-led forces. The feint bought the divine races
some much-needed time, but at a terrible cost. The
owls were all slain, and Otillos himself was mortally
wounded. Otillos retreated to the Ganjus forest,
crashing in a copse that would eventually become the
sacred grove of Soos. He lay for days on the forest
floor, slowly dying as a venom ate at him.
Whatever forces of imagination and belief that
1 . . .. .
..-
d a nn a g e
was too great.
Without his people or the will to live, the sorely
wounded Otillos would surely perish.
Feeling mercy and sorrow for his friend, Erias
gave substance to the old owl's dreams, adding all that
he could salvage of Otillos' mind and soul. As the new
creature rose up on shining wings, Erias gave him the
scepter of dreams, so that the dream body of the owl
would have some power in the material world as well.
Thua Otillos, once the king of the owls, became the
herald of the demigod of dreams.
!Seeing the owl king reborn, Tanil the Huntress,
who had felt the pain of the great owls' passing, took
up thLescattered feathers of the owl king and shaped
them into living beings, imbuing them with the souls
of the departed owls, who had come to her for succor.
Thus was the race of giant owls reborn, who live on
today and praise the name of their greatest leader,
Otillos, Herald of Erias.
Combat
Otillos attacks from a distance, incorporeal and aloft,
peppering the enemy with spell-like abilities.
Spell-like Abilities: Erias granted Otillos many
spell-like abilities, which he now uses when aiding
his patron god. At will-blink, blur, cure moderate
wounds, curse, death ward, detect (good/ewil/chuos/lawu),
detect mugic, detect
thoughts, fairie fire,
obscuring mist,
noncletection, re-
move blindness,
silence, speak
with animals;
3/day--ani-
mal shapes,
commune with
nature, control
winds, cure critical
ounds, improved inwis-
ility, restoration; 1/
-control weather, heal,
nge, symbol of sleep,
spells are as cast by a
xcerer with a save DC
evel).
Jilities: Otillos has the
and knowledge abili-
-level bard.
ea1 (Su): By shifting
1 form i nto the
- _____- ..lay render himself in-
corporeal. Shifting forms is a free action that
Otillos may make once per round. Incorporeal crea-
tures can be harmed only by other incorporeal
creatures, +1 or better magic weapons, or magic, with
a 50% chance to ignore any damage from a corporeal
source. When incorporeal, Otillos can pass through
solid objects at will, and his own attacks ignore all
armor. When incorporeal, Otillos always moves si-
lently.
Telepathy: Otillos can telepathically communi-
cate with any creature of Intelligence 2 or greater
within one mile. Otillos is in constant telepathic
communication with Erias.
I
The Scepter of Dreamjng
(major artifact)
Description: Erias crafted the scepter of dream-
ing from precious materials found in the heart of the
Dreamlands. It was given to the owl-king Otillos
when that being agreed to become Erias' herald, and
today the artifact is most often seen in the dream
herald's talons when he has business on Scam. The
thy mortals.
The Scepter of Dreaming is a two foot-long silver
rod decorated with ornate spirals, buttedies, stars
and flowers and inlaid with small, rainbow-hued
IJ nlike his master, Erias, Otillos is not particu-
using his natural stealth, augmented by magic. In a
single round he makes a surprise attack, then uses a
free action to become incorporeal. Against foes that
cannot fly, or that cannot affect incorporeal beings,
larly nonviolent. If angered, the owl-king attacks
is ' "0 sometimes given, temPorarilY, to Wore
CHAPTER THREE: THE DE MI - GODS
gems. I t is difficult to look at, seeming to blink away sacred pilgrimages to the Drifting Isle, seeking to
into nonexistence when it is not stared at directly. commune with their god at the Fane of Erias.
Erias may call the scepter back to the Dreamlands Humanoid clerics of Erias attempt to make a
at will, causing it to immediately vanish and appear pilgrimage to the Fane of Erias at least once in their
anywhere in his domain or on the material plane. lives. Most seek guidance and advice regarding their
Otillos has developed the same connection to the dreams, remaining several weeks before returning to
scepter of dreams that Erias has. Should the herald their homelands. Some, however, stay longer and
become separated from the scepter, he may call it become acolytes to the orafauna. As creations of
back into his possession, and within a day he will find Erias, the orafauna have access to many domains that
the scepter somewhere in the Dreamlands. are denied to Erias other clerics. Clerics of 3rd level
Powers: The scepter allows its bearer to enter or higher who become acolytes of the orafauna may
and leave the Dreamlands at will. The creature sim- receive access to an additional domain. Clerics desir-
ply begins to walk and slowly the environment shifts ing this knowledge must make a sacrifice, usually
into a dream version of itself. The drearn then begins involving large quantities of precious gems (at least
to diverge from reality and become stranger, less 5, 000 gP worth), and spend at least a year in the
logical, andmore dreamlike. Once in the Dreamlands, Sokmnaic Vale. They may then use one of their
the wielder may talk with Erias,
available feats to gain an additional do-
experience prophetic dreams of
main selected by the cleric from
his own or use the scepters
any of Chaos, Dream, Good,
powers to transport himself
Luck, Magic or Trickery.
anywhere on Scarn. The scep- Another holy site of Erias
ter can manifest the following is the grove of Soos, in the
powers: At will-astral pro- Ganjus forest. This is where
jection; 3/day-shades, Otillos, the demigod of owls,
summon ld3 dreamwraiths died. Fifty years ago, the great
(as per summon monster 1x1,
sage Tokus established at this
pnsmatic spray; llday-tem- sacred grove a temple to Erias,
goral stasis. All powers are and later, a school of dream
as an 18th-level sorcerer. wisdom. Several powerful cler-
ics of Erias have gathered here
mas Worshippers to form a council to study
Many beings of the
dreams and spread what hope
Scarred Lands pay hom-
and knowledge dreams have to
age to Erias, usually when
offer. The high priests of the
troubled by nightmares or when
grove of Soos intensely dislike
the Darakeene onieromancers of
seeking an explanation for enig-
the Phylacteric Vault, whom the
matic dreams. Few worship him as
their primary deity.
priests see as both selfish, in that
they seek power over the realm of dream for their own
Erias priesthood is small. His clerics devote their
ends, and dangerous, in that they disturb the natural
lives to the understanding of dreams and to the
function of the Dreamlands. Clerics from the high
dissemination of that understanding to others. Erias
grove of Soos have as their holy symbol an owl. Like
holy symbol is the lotus flower, and his most common
many priests of Erias, shurikens are what they regard
holy weapon is the shuriken (representing the stars
that shine while beings dream), which is often coated as their deitys favorite weapon*
with a narcotic sleeping drug (Fortitude save, DC The oldest human worshippers of Erias are the
20).
lotus eaters of Shelzar. These folk spend their days
The orafauna of the solemnalc vale are among
drinking blue lotus wine and are wont to speak in
riddles. They frequently earn their livings as sooth-
the most famous of Erias priests. These gentle crea-
tures are known for their abilrty to grant
sayers and have a reputation for being uncanny in
understanding, hope and healing through their magic. their accuracy as long as One manages to
The orafauna have no holy symbols ti,emselves, but
their ramblings correctly. Lotus eater clerics usually
have the domains of Dream, Magic or Chaos. Like
the human and humanoid priests from around the
many clerics of Erias, they have the lotus as their holy
Solemnaic Vale sometimes use the creatures likeness
symbol. They regard the net (the net ofdreams) as the
as a holy symbol. Many of Erias human priests take
sacred weapon of their deity.
THE DIVINE &. THE DEFEATED
Hit Dice:
Initiatiwe:
AC:
Attacks::
Damage:
FacdReac h:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
speed:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Climate/Terrain:
Organinition:
Ch l l en p Rating:
Treasure!:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Descriptjon
Medium-Size Outsider (Avatar)
22d8+154 (330 hp)
+8 (+4 Dex, +8 Divine Initiative)
35 f t .
17 (+4 Dex, +3 breastplate)
+3 Greataxe +40/+35/+30/+25/+20 melee
+3 Greataxe ld10+18
5 f t . by 5 f t . / 5 f t .
Clattering axes, earthen embrace
Regeneration 15, spell-like abilities, SR 30,
damage reduction 30/+3
Demigods avatar, divine favor 2, divine im
munity, d i n e initiative 1, divine puissance
2, divine telepathy, divine vision, divine langwge
Fort +20, Ref +17, Will +20
Str 40, Dex 18, Con 25, Int 21, Wis 24, Cha 17
Animal Empathy+l7,Apprake+21,Balance+24,
Climb +32, Diploman/+22, Intimidate +28, Intuit
Direction +30, Jump +34, Listen +32, Move Si
lently +29, Search +28, Sense Motive +27, Spot
+23, UseRope +18
Endurance, Improved &I1Rush, Improved Criti
cal, Improved Initiative, Power Attack, Weapon
Focus (greataxe)
Any land, underground
Solitary(unique) or with ret i nueof dwarven
warriors and priests
18
Tri pl e Standard
Always lawful good
Earth, Strength
Twosi l veraxeshed handletohandle,oneblade
up, one down, both axe heads Facing outward on
a reddish &en circle
None
The patron of the dwarves is seldom worshipped
outside the earthen halls of Burok Torn, drawing his
strength from the devout followers besieged in the
dwanven city-state. Those outside Burok Torn think
of Goran as little more than a dwarven imitator of
Corean. He even stole his name from Corean, detrac-
torsclaim, changing it subtly for thedwarvenlanguage.
Gorans origin and parentage, if any, are uncer-
tain, and the average dwarf of Burok Torn will reach
for the nearest warhammer if the topic ever comes up.
Scholars claim that he might be the offspring of one
of the imprisoned elemental lords, perhaps an earth
spirit or dao and a lawful deity, possibly Corean.
(That the Champion allows Goran to maintain a
hamt: in his planar domain is often cited by support-
ers as proof of this theory. Of course, Coreans
worshippers are nearly as touchy when discussing his
possible offspring as are the dwarves regarding Gorans
parentage, so the real story of the dwarf gods origin
remains a mystery. It is known that he fought in the
Divine War and was wounded by a vengaurak.)
The dwarven champions tenets are decidedly
less exacting than the Avengers, but he once was as
shining a beacon as Corean. Few realize how warped
Gorans attitudes about the outside world and the
deep underground have become with the constant
attacks upon Burok Torn, and the dwarves them-
selves are just beginning to understand this facet of
their god.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
of the dwarves, wearing what remain:$ of his black rid the underground of the dark elven menace once
beard. One long braid falls off the left side of his face and for all.
and whips about the demigods head when he is Goran and a few of his priests in Burok Torn
enraged or fighting. The right side of Gorans face 1s know of the deteriorating health of the dark elven
bare, the skin red and covered with barely healed god, but the dwarves of Burok Torn have so far been
scars, the result of a fight between him and the dark unable to press their advantage. Goran blames
elven god. The dark elven god yanked one of Gorans Calastia, and King Virduk in particular. Now that
braids, tearing it away by the roots after the tragic attacks by Calastia have ebbed, however, Goran is
Battle of Gambedels Bridge. Goran seethes at the refocusing his energy on the dark elven god. Many of
loss of the portion of his beard, which so far refuses to Gorans priests expect it wont be long before they
grow after the dark elven gods touch. Goran suspects receivevisionsdirecting them to assemble thedwarven
the dark elven god, stricken with Chems plague, armies to take the fight to Dier Drendal directly.
passed along some of the disease. Whatever the case, For their part, the dwarves of Burok Tom would
Gorans Avatar cannot grow so much as stubble upon gladly join such an invasion. They want the dark
his right cheek, and even his divine form is marred by elves gone as fervently as does their demi-
the loss.
god. Many dont understand why
Gorans dark hair
the dark elves have be-
falls between his muscu-
come so obsessed with the
lar shoulders, but the top
idea of taking Burok
of his head is bald.
Torn, but it is not their
Gorans eyes are steel
place to question Gorans
gray and spark when the
demigod is angry. The
Goran is well aware
little finger from of the reason behind the
Gorans Avatars left
assaults. Deep within
hand is missing after a
Burok Torn, in the an-
battle with Gaurak the
cient burial vaults and
Gluttons creations.
forges of the dwarven an-
Goran keeps the head
cestors, lies amarble gate
of the vengaurak that
leading to the planes-a
bit off his finger as a
gate that stops diseases
trophy. from passing into the
Today, Burok gods realms. The dark
Torn is a battered,
elven god would need only
weary place, a far cry to pass through this portal
from the perfect vi- to leave Cherns sickness
sion of the dwarven home behind and reclaim his
that Goran maintains as a
planar dwelling i n Coreans
Goran fervently hopes
realm. Goran spends little time there,
the dark elven god is not
however, the past haunting him with too
many painful memories. He instead spends his time
protecting Burok Tom and his faithful, manifesting
his avatar directly inside the dwarven citadel. Re-
ports of dwarves encountering his lone figure
wandering the halls of the fortress are increasing, as
are the number of dark elf bodies found crushed,
beheaded or both. The dwarves are not complaining,
but they are a little concerned what the future por-
tends when their demigod walks so casually among
them.
Legend holds that the dark elves hate Goran and
his people due to some terrible betrayal in the past -
for their part, the dwarves of Burok Tom are not
talking. The war with the inhabitants of Dier Drendal
troubles Goran, forcing him to answer the prayers of
his faithful as they seek to halt the dark elven threat.
Goran is so angry at the seemingly endless attacks, in
-
long for this world, but he is
all the more adamant that the gate not fall under dark
elven control. He would rather his entire people die
than let the elven god heal himself.
Gorans symbol is two silver axes turned handle
to handle, one blade up, one down, both axe heads
facing outward on a reddish earthen circle. The red is
a new addition and symbolizes the blood of the dark
elves soaking into the ground. The symbol decorates
Gorans breastplate.
lnvocatj on Benefit
Worshippers invoking Gorans name gain a lust
for battle. Dwarves call upon Goran before marching
off against the invading forces of the dark elves of
THE IIIVINE b TH DEFEATED
Dier Drendal. Worshippers gain a +1 bonus to attacks
after spending one round invoking the demigod (maxi-
mum +I ).
Combat
Goran attacks with his greataxe and spells, hack-
ing ait his foes with a single-minded fury until none
stands against him.
Clattering Axes (Ex): Any time during combat,
Gorans Avatar can pull either or both of the axes
from the symbol on his breastplate and throw these
weapons into melee. Each axe expands to a normal
dwarven waraxe and attacks with a mind of its own.
Each. axe dances through the air as if wielded by
Gorain himself, although the demigods avatar doesnt
need to concentrate to control them. Each is a +3
dwarven waraxe. During dire times, Gorans Avatar
remcives these axes and gives them to worthy cham-
pions. The waraxe remains with the servant until the
danger passes, then vanishes in a flash of light that
heals, all wounds of the wielder.
Earthen Embrace (Sp): Goran can collapse a
section of tunnel centered on him in a 100-foot
radius, with a 20-foot slide zone of falling debris
immediately beyond. Beings inside the initial 100-
foot radius take 12d6 points of damage, or half with a
successful Reflex saving throw (DC 31) and are
pinned, unable to move until freed. Characters in the
&de zone take 4d6 points of damage, or none if a
successful Reflex saving throw (DC 31) is made.
Beings in the slide zone who fail a save are pinned.
Pinned beings take ld6 points of subdual damage per
minute pinned. (See Core Rulebook I I , page 114).
Spell-like Abilities: At wi l l di g, elementalswarm
(earth), passwall, maze (of underground tunnels),
meld into stone, move earth, soften earth and stone, spike
stones, stone shape, stone tell, wall of stone; 3lday-
Bottomless pit, earthquake. These spells are cast as if by
a 15tlh-level sorcerer.
Thad Mareken,
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
speed:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feat s
Cl i mateITerrai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
TreaSUm:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Medium-Size Construct
14d10 (140 hp)
+2 (+2 Dex)
30 f t ., climb 20 f t .
24 (+2 Dex, +12 natural)
+3 Dwarven Waraxe +20/+15 melee
+3 Dwarven Waraxe ld10+10
5 f t . by 5 f t . / 5 f t .
Sneak attack
Construct, liquefy weapon, seep through
walls, spell-like abilities, spell resistance 24
Fort +7, Ref +6, Wi l l +8
Str 24, Dex 15, Int 19, Wis 18, Cha 12
Hide+11*, ]ump+l l ,Li sten+9, Movesi l entl y
+lo*, Spot +8
Cleave, Power Attack
Any underground
Solitary (unique)
9
Standard
Always neutral good
None
Description
Gorans Herald appears as a stocky, heavily
muscled dwarf male with skin varying from bright
silver to a burned black. The herald has no hair or
beard, and its head appears to be chiseled from rock,
which is not far from the truth. The heralds eyes are
facetless, round-cut diamonds that grant him
darkvision up to 100 feet.
Once, years ago, Goran went among his people,
spreading cheer and hope. But as the Titanswar
neared, Gorans attitude darkened, and the demigod
saw deadly times ahead for the dwarven people. His
worst fears were the end of the dwarves of Burok
Torn-and possibly an end to Scam itself!
The dwarves, fearing Gorans predictions, took
matters into their own hands. Since they had crafted
many fine weapons in their forges over the years, why
couldnt they create a living weapon for their god in
his time of greatest need?
Gorans Herald was a true engineering wonder.
Created in the dwarves image, the herald was molded
from silver that the dwarves spent fifteen years min-
ing, rejecting whole veins when slight impurities
were uncovered. The actual creation of the heralds
body took five more years to complete, but finally, the
dwarves had a weapon Goran could use.
But crafting weapons and creating life was the
difference between dwarf and demigod. The dwarves
had created a perfect imitation of a dwarf, but even
their clerics could not imbue it with true life.
After a council of elders was convened, a solu-
tion was decided upon: one of the dwarves would give
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
himself to Goran to awaken the herald. The only
question that remained was who would be the one.
A number of prime dwarven figrhters volun-
teered, and as many dwarven clerics stood ready to
serve their god. The council rejected each dwarf,
knowlng that if Gorans predictions ciametrue, the
dwarves would need their best warriors and healers on
the front lines to save Burok Torn, no matter if the
herald stood with them or not.
When the bent and elderly weaponsmith J hoc
Mbud came before the dwarves
to plead his worthiness, laughter
spread among the assembly. But
J hoc stood proud, waiting until
the snickering died away. Fi-
nally he spoke, reminding the
skeptical dwarves of his proud
heritage and hispastabilitywith
a waraxe. He told them of his
years in service to Goran and
his continued devotion to
his god. And lastly, he told
them that it would be will
that empowered Gorans
Herald, not simple brute
force or piety.
The dwarven elders
were wise enough to
know they had found
their dwarf, but Goran
made it clear. The demigod
appeared before J hoc and
clasped the aged dwarf to
him, smiling at his words
and deeds. Light brighter
than the hottest forges filled
the room, and when it was
vanished, J hoc was nowhere
to be found.
But before the assembled
dwarves could wonder at the
appearance of their god and
the disappearance of the elder,
the silver dwarf raised its head
and spoke with J hocs clear
voice: I amready.
Gorans Herald has one
problem: the lifespan of a cap-
tive dwarvensoul is not infinite.
As the dwarven spirit powering
Gorans Herald ages, the con-
struct fades from bright silver (for
a new spirit) to black (for one
long lived, but even their souls cannot linger forever
in the mortal world.
The spirit powering Gorans Herald must be
replaced roughly every hundred years. The current
herald contains the dwarven elder Thaal Mareken,
who replaced J hoc about a century ago. He is cur-
rently a deep black color, and the dwarves know they
must soon send another elder into Gorans graces.
Already, dwarven families are jockeying for PO-
litical power, promoting the strengths of their eldest
or wisest. The family of Gorans chosen gains consid-
erable prestige and renown within Burok Torn, after
all, and many dwarven families desire
seizing this fame for themselves. But
these schemes threaten to erupt into a
civil war inside Burok Torn, an
internecine conflict the dwarves have
never experienced-and cannot afford,
given their current embattled state.
Ironically, Goran believes the dark
elves of Dier Drendal stole the idea of
encasing their gods mind in a shell of
metal from the rituals the ancient
dwarves of Burok Torn used to create
his herald. Goran is not open to the
possibility that his own dwarven ser-
vants in their zeal to create his herald
devised the means whereby the dark
elven god was preserved. This has
become another sore point affecting
Gorans views of the dark elves.
While Gorans Herald was cre-
ated as a construct by the dwarves
long ago, it has evolved into some-
thing much more than that thanks
to the intelligence of the dwarven
elder that powers it. The heralds
attacks and special qualities remain
static whenever a new dwarf as-
sumes control, but its skills and feats
vary based on the dwarf who sacri-
fices himself to Goran. The herald
can never have more than five
skills and two feats, however;
the transition to the construct
body forces many memories
from the dwarfs mind, leaving
only those essentials that the her-
Ild may draw upon. The herald
:eives 30 skill points to divide among
remembered skills. The constructs
ilities remain constant, except Cha-
ma, which is equal to that of its
xpant.
nearing its end). The dwarves are
-J mbat
Gorans Herald attacks with its dwarven waraxe,
favoring stealth to catch creatures off guard. The
herald approaches quietly, moving through the walls
or floor, attacks without ever making a sound and is
gone as quickly.
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Construct: Impervious to mind-influ-
encing effects, poison, disease and similar
effects. Not subject to critical hits, subdual
damage, ability damage, energy drain or
death from massive damage trauma. Fire and
acid attacks deal half normal damage.
Liquefy Weapons (Su): Any weapon
striking Gorans Herald might as well be
thrust into a dwarven forge. The heralds
body liquefies weapons hitting him, absorb-
ing the weapons to heal damage it has
suffered. Any weapon striking the herald
must succeed at a Fortitude save (DC 24) or
melt. Gorans Herald regenerates ldlO hit
points plus any magical bonuses per weapon
absolrbed, though never more than its max
hat points (see Core Rulebook 11, page 136).
Seep through Walls (Su): As a single
action, Gorans Herald can pass through
walls and floors by melting his body into a
silver puddle and flowing through cracks in
the bedrock. Gorans Herald moves nor-
mally while in this form. He appears as a
pool of silver that moves with the consis-
tency of mercury. Gorans Herald uses this
ability to drop from overhead into the midst
of an elven raiding party to attack. Gorans
Herald has a speed of 20 when moving
through rock or walls in this manner.
Sneak Attack (Ex): If Gorans Herald
catches an opponent who is unable to de-
fend himself effectively (target is denied
Dexterity bonus) or flanks a target, he can
deal an extra 7d6 points of damage with a
sneak attack (as per a 14th-level rogue).
ExtraL damage is not multiplied by critical
hits.
Spell-like Abilities: At will-dig, &sh
(on himself), moveearth, soften earth or mud;
3/day--Invisibility, smite, wall of stone
Spell resistance: Gorans Heralds body
has a chance of reflecting spells cast against
it. Any spell that fails to overcome the
heralds Spell resistance is reflected back on
the caster, as per spell turning.
Skills: Gorans Herald gains +10 to its
Hide and Move Silently skills when under-
ground.
Gorains Worshjp and
Worsh jppers
__
Goran is almost unknown outside the
halls of Burok Torn. The common people of
the Scarred Lands remember the dwarven
demigod but have a hard time recalling such
details as his name and appearance. Some
even think him dead since he has not ap-
peared in the world away from Burok Tom
for many years.
Inside Burok Torn, Goran is considered the
pinnacle of perfection among the dwarves, despite
his disfigurement at the hands of the dark elven god.
This atrocity adds further fuel to the dwarves hatred
of the dark elves, keeping Burok Torn in perpetual
readiness for war.
Gorans plans for the Scarred Lands have taken
on a very narrow focus. While still deeply devoted to
the protection and welfare of his people, he now also
actively seeks ways to remove the dark elven god from
power, further diminishing the dark elves. Goran
constantly stirs the passionate dwarves of Burok Torn
to war with visions directed at his high priests, but
even his clerics are at a loss as to why the demigod
seems so determined to march against Dier Drendal
so quickly. Burok Torn is still recovering from the
assaults by the dark elves and Calastia, and some
clerics whisper it is madness to throw the armies back
into battle so soon. Many are still grieving their losses
from the last skirmish with the dark elves and shrink
from adding new suffering to the community.
Goran secretly fears the dark elven god will
someday heal himself, through the gate or some other
means, and warfare between Burok Torn and Dier
Drendal will escalate to truly horrific levels. He
doesnt want his followers feeling their god would
attack a weaker opponent, but Goran doesnt relish
the thought of waiting for the elven god to recuperate
before launching his attacks.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEL tI - GODS
Worship of Goran reigns supreme within Burok
Torn, and while individual dwarves might sometimes
question Gorans path, they stand wholeheartedly
beside him as he walks it.
Gorans planar dwelling mimics Burok Torn in
its glory years, as it was during the reign of King
Thains great-great-grandfather King Noraim. Gorans
version of Burok Torn includes the mighty runic
pennants that flew from the upper peaks of the citadel
and the elaborate, lifelike carvings of the rulers situ-
ated in the upper crags, two features long destroyed by
human conflict and the Titanswar.
Gorans re-creation of the heyday of Burok Torn
rests on Coreans plane, since Corean and Goran
shared many of the same virtues before the dark elven
menace began consuming Gorans mind. But Coreans
graces have been stretched nearly to breaking with
Gorans incessant hatred of the dark elves and their
god. Corean allows Gorans home to remain in his
realm of purity, but the god now questions Gorans
newfound attitudes and penchant for genocide. Goran
dismisses these inquiries, waving them away with the
four fingers of his right hand. Many suffered during
the Divine War, so why shouldnt he help set things
right by eliminating one of the prime threats dwelling
in the Scarred Lands?The facts that the dark elves are
a divine race and aided the gods against the titans are
for the most part lost on the obstinate dwarven
demigod. To Goran, Corean has abandoned his prin-
ciples-and thus his people-by not participating in
the extermination of the dark elves.
THE DlVINE &THE DEFEATED
and fearless in the face of adversity. While they desire
nothing more than Deace. others seem determined to
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Atbeks:
speed:
Damage:
Facer'Rench:
Special Qualities:
special Pl t t acks:
Divine Qualities:
vision, di,vine language
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feat s
Cl i mat ef l emi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignrnedi:
Domains:
Holy Symlml:
Advancement Range:
Description
Small Outsider (Avatar)
20d6+80 (200 hp)
+I5 (+I1 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
20 Ft.
22 (+I1 Dex, + I size)
Hwy r ddj t?4&+23/+18/+13/+8 melee; thrown
rock +34/+2'?/+24/+1'? ranged
Hwyrdd's Blade ld6+3; thrown rock ld6cl
5 ft. by 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Thrown weapons
Spell-like abilities, incredible luck, protec
tive ward, immunities, faultless skill, rogue
abilities
Demigod's avatar, divine puissance 1, divine
Fort +13, Ref +36, Will +I7
Str 10,Dex33,Con 18,lnt 20, Wis 18,Cha I8
Appraise +13, Balance +I?, Bluff +17, Climb c13,
CraFt (locksmith) +13, Decipher Script +13, Diplo
m q +12, Disable Device +13, Disguise +12, Es
cape Artist +l?,Forgery+l3,GBtherlnformation
+12,Hide+23,Innuendo+l2,lntimidate+12, Intuit
Diedion+lZ, Jump+lO,Listen+l7,MoveSilently
+23, Open Lock +1' ?, Perform (storytelling) +12,
Pickpocket +I'?, Profenion (Fwmer) +12, Read
Lips+13, Search +13, Seme Motive+l2, Spot +12,
Swim+8,Tumble+l?, UseMagic Device+lZ, Use
Rope +I'?
Improved Initiative, Dodge, Mobility, Light
ning Reflexes, Far Shot
Any land or underground
Sdi t at y(uni que)orapani ed byabandoFhalRings
21
None
Always neutral
Luck, Protection, Trickery
An acorn
None
According to the rare
halfling priests, who keep the
stories of Hwyrdd and tell them
late into the night to lighten
the troubles of their people,
the halfling god was born of a
union between Denev and the
god Elnkili. Certainly the
Rogue combines a natural
love for the earth with a
strong mischievous streak.
The halfling race is often
severely abused in the lands
-
keep them from it.
It is possibly every halfling youth's dream to follow
in his god's footsteps. Some might think to overcome
King Virduk with some crafty ploy such as Hwyrdd
concocted when he led Kadumon a merry chase,
dodging boulders the size of mountains with ease,
before that titan fell toVangal, Chardunand Belsameth.
Other young ones think to bring down one of the
villainous king's warriors with a single stone as the
Rogue once did to a mighty storm spirit of Gulaben that
ravaged his people's fields. Older halflings usually aban-
don such dreams as foolish and dangerous, but none
ever truly lose the spark of life that causes them to
continue to find joy in the best that life can offer the
downtrodden. Militant halfling heroes like Orzu are
regarded with a combination of amusement and re-
spect, seen as the true followers of their god yet reckless
beyond all wisdom.
The faithful priestsofHwyrdd tellof the pleasant fields
and dales that await them in the promised lands once they
passfromthiswor1d.Heretheypromise that allofthe plenty
Denev could possibly provide to her son awaits them, from
the most fragrant of spices to the most delicious of food and
wines. Certady the Rogueseems to have servants of sorts
who are oddly suggestive of his mother's blessing.
Holy Symbol: An acorn
lnvocatjon Benefjt
A follower who spends one full round invoking
Hwyrdd can add +1 to his next Climb, J ump, Listen,
Move Silently or Bluff roll or +1 to his next missile
weapon attack roll. This is the maximum benefit
available from the demigod.
Combat
Hwyrdd fights only when absolutely necessary to
protect his people. More often he talks or
. -
tricks his way out of a situation,
feeling no remorse whatsoever
for fooling an abusive foe. If
forced into battle he wields his
spectal short sword and throws
stones at his foes while employ-
ing magic to drive them off or
I convince them to leave him
1 alone.
Spel l #l i ke Abi l i ti es:
Hwyrdd may cast each of the
following spells once per day as
a 20th-level cleric: entropic
shield, aid, protection from ele-
ments, freedom of movement,
break enchantment, mislead, spell
turning, holy aura, miracle, sanc-
tuary, shield other, spell immunity,
spell resistance, antimqcfield, re-
pulsion, mind blank, prismatic
of Scarn, especially in
Ghelspad, where noble
dwan es disdain them as
weak and evil humans like
King Virdukseek to enslave them.
Never theless, the lighthearted people
who follow Hwyrdd seem strong spirited
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEbi I - GODS
sphere, change self, invisibility, nondetectlon, confusion,
false vision, mislead, screen, polymorph m y object and
time stop.
Incredible Luck (Su): Hwyrdd may choose to
reroll any one roll that he has just made He must take
the result of the reroll even if it is worse than the
original roll. He may use this ability any number of
times per day, but he is limited to one reroll per round.
Protective Ward (Sp): Once per day, Hwyrdd
can place a spell-like protective ward upon someone,
granting that person a +20 resistance bonus to her
next three saves. Activating this ward is a free action,
and the ward is an abjuration effect with a duration of
one day that is usable three times per day.
Immunities (EX): HwYrdd is completely im-
mune to all fear effects, magical or otherwise.
Furthermore, all halflings loyal to Hwyrdd within
1,000 feet triple their racial morale bonus against
fear.
Faultless Skill (Ex): Once per day Hwyrdd can
choose to enhance a single skill to an almost perfect
level. For that skill check, he gains a +20 luck bonus
and of course can attempt to roll a second time as
normal, if necessary. Faultless Skill is limited to
Climb, J ump, Listen, Move Silently or Bluff checks.
Thrown Weapons (Sp): Any stone cast by any
halfling loyal to Hwyrdd, including himself, at any
foe within 1,000 feet of him is automatically en-
chanted as amagic stone as afree action. Furthermore,
Hwyrdd is so adept at throwing stones that he can
throw them in his off-hand while still using his short
sword without any penalty, though he must choose
Where to divide his four attacks.
Rogue Abilities: Hwyrdd possesses all of the
special abilities from the rogue list at the level 20
ability, including Sneak Attack +10d6, the ability to
detect traps with a Search roll, Evasion, Uncanny
.ng
pori
Striki
:unist,
e, Dc
Skill
2fensive Roll,
.Mastery (ofCli
Im-
mb,
jump, Listen, Move Silently and Bluff), Slippery
Description: The Rogues tiny sword figures in
many stories about his efforts to save his people from
various foes. Given his role as a trickster, it is difficult
L to be exactly sure what it is capable of doing, but
storvtellers eniov making up the most outrageous
s Bla de ! (mi nor art j f a c t )
I , v - I
tales of its cleverness.
Powers: Hwyrdds Blade is a +3 keen dancing
throwing returning short sword that flickers into
and out of visibility the entire time the Rogue
uses it in combat. This flickering invisibility
grants the sword an additional +2 bonus to hit
against foes who cannot see invisible, and negates
any Dexterity, shield or dodge bonus they might
normally receive. The sword is covered in a per-
manent nondetection, and the Rogue can hide it
upon his person such that nothing short of true
seeing can find it. The sword teleports to Hwyrdds
hand from any distance at his command. At will,
Hwyrdd can use ventriloquism to make it seem as
though the sword were speaking, although when
he does so he is usually careful to disguise his
voice.
THE DIVINE ti THE DEFEATED
A a , Herald of Hwyrdd
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
At t ack:
Damage:
FacerReach:
Special Pktacks:
Special Q!ualities:
saves:
Abilities
Skills:
speed:
Feats:
ClimaltelTemain:
Organizaition:
Challenge! Rating:
TreaWPS:
Alignment:
Huge Plant
16d8+35 (109 hp)
- 1 (Dex)
30 f t .
20 (-2 size, - 1 Dex, +13 natural)
2 Slams +21/+16/+11 melee
Slam 2d6+9
10ft. by 10f t . / 15 f t .
Animate trees, trample, double damage
against objects
Acorn size, plant, fire vulnerability, half dam
age from piercing
Fort +15, Ref +4, Will +7
Str 29, Dex 8, Con 21, Int 12, Wis 15, Cha 12
Hide -9, Intimidate +8, Knowledge (nature)
+8, Listen +4, Sense Mot i ve +9, Spot +9,
Wilderness Lore +9
Iron Will, Power Attack
Any land
Solitary (unique) or with Hwyrdd or a group
of halflings
9
None
Always neutral good
Description
Ackeran is a faithful servant of Hwyrdd from the
ancient days. The aged treant was a gift from the
Rogues mother and has never shirked its duties.
Today, it appears to aid the halflings of Ghelspad
when they are threatened by titanspawn and other
enemies, such as the soldiers of King Virduk.
Combat
Ackeran fights as a treant as described on page
178 of Core Rulebook III. It also receives the treant
special qualities and attacks as described below.
Animate Trees (Sp): Ackeran can animate
trees within 180 feet at will, controlling up to two
trees ,at a time. It takes a full round for a normal tree
to uproot itself. Thereafter it moves at a speed of 10
and Aghts as a treant in all respects. Animated trees
lose tlheir ability to move if Ackeran is incapacitated
or moves out of range. The ability is otherwise similar
to liveoak as cast by a 16th-level druid.
Trample (Ex): Ackeran or an animated tree can
trample Medium-size or smaller creatures for 2d12+5
points of damage. Opponents who do not make
attacks of opportunity against the treant or animated
tree can attempt a Reflex save (DC 20) to halve the
damage.
J3ouble Damage against Objects (Ex): Ackeran
and his animated trees inflict double damage against
objeci:s or structures when they make a full attack.
Plant: As a plant, Ackeran is immune to mind-
influencing effects, poison, sleep, paralysis, stunning,
and polymorphing. He is not subject to critical hits.
takes double dam-
age from fire attacks
unless the attack al-
lows a save, in which
case it takes double dam-
age on a failure and no
damage on a success.
(Ex): Piercing weapons deal only half damage to
Ackeran, with a minimum of 1 point of damage.
Acorn Size (Su): As a free action Ackeran can
change to or from his form as a tiny acorn or his full
treant form. Many tales tell of him lurking in the
pocket of Hwyrdd or some seemingly helpless halfling
only to be thrown at an enemy who regretted at-
tempting to harm his charge.
Half Damage from Piercing
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
IdrasAmkc
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
speed:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Cl i mat ef l mi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Medium Outsider (Avatar)
22d8+110 (286 hp)
+6 (Dex)
30 ft.
26 (+6 Dex, +10 natural)
Whip +23/+18/+13/+8 meleeor daggers +23/
+18/+13/+8 ranged
Whip ld2+? or +1 daggers ld4+1
5 ft. by 5 ft. / 5 ft.
Spells
Damage reduction 15/+1, divine dance, fast
healing 6, seduction,spell-like abilities, spell
resistance 20
Demigods avatar, divine puissance 3, divine
size, divine speed 1, divine telepathy, divine
vision, divine language
Fort +12, Ref +21, Will +18
Str 18, Dex 22, Con 20, Int 26, WE 21, Cha 36
Bluff +33, Concentration +20, Diplomacy +35,
Diuise +32, Escape Arttst +22, Gather Informa
tion +34, Innuendo +30, Knowledge ( pok)
+30, Listen +22, Move Silentiy +22, Perform
(dancing)+38,Profession(courtesan)+30,Read
Lips+23, Scly+22,SemeMotive+3O,Spot +20,
Tumble +24, UseRope +28
Endurance, Expertise, Improved Disarm,
lmproved Trip, Iron Will, Weapon Finesse
(whip)
Any
Solitary (unique)
16
Standard (all money is in the f m of jewelry)
Always chaotic neutral
Entrancement*, Secrets*
Agrail witha dagger resting in it, point down
None
Description
A child of violence sired by Hrinruuk upon his
own daughter, Tanil, Idra has very little in common
with either of her parents. Unlike the reserved Tanil,
Idra is the lascivious goddess of sex, passionate love,
physical affection, prostitutes and, to a lesser extent,
secrets. Also unlike her parents, Idra loves the trap-
pings and intrigues of civilization and tends to take an
interest in nature only during certain annual outdoor
fertility festivals. Also, though none could call Idra
either predictable or in any way conservative, she is
possessed of an inner core of stability and balance
that both her free-spirited mother and her wildly
careless father always lacked.
Perhaps because of the demigoddess violent
conception, Idras Avatar is always marked by some
minor flaw. Often, this consists of an interesting, but
never unattractive, birthmark or streak in her hair.
Sometimes the avatar may have a missing toe or
finger or even something more extreme. These mark-
ings are never debilitating in any way, nor are they
ever truly ugly, no matter how strange they may be.
Usually they only serve to enhance Idras beauty by
making her more exotic. While most believe these
small deformities to be a manifestation of the horrible
union that created her, some feel that they are not
involuntary and that Idra adds them to her appear-
ance deliberately as a message to her followers. Some
say they are a sign that everyone is beautiful no matter
what and deserves to experience physical affection.
Others feel that Idra is declaring her lack of shame in
spite of her sad beginnings and stating that her
unloving family has only made her unique-never
weak or worthless.
Indeed, Idras Avatar is always remarkably beau-
tiful, and the sight of her has inspired much all over
Ghelspad, including impassioned (and often risque)
poetry from smitten mortals, and the annoyed jeal-
ousy of the goddess Belsameth. While the power of
the dark goddess would always overshadow the much
weaker Idra, there is no doubt that Idras Avatar is
always the lovelier of the two. It is lucky that Idra is
far too weak to ever threaten Belsameth in any other
way, for if their rivalry extended beyond mere seduc-
tive prowess, actual battle might result.
Idra is not solely a goddess of sex, however, in
spite of jokes, legends and literature to the contrary.
In fact, Idra has a second aspect, much more conser-
vative in demeanor and appearance (though no less
appealing), which is shrouded in mystery. This aspect
has rarely been seen on Ghelspad, and her purpose
and principles are unknown to all, save perhaps the
enigmatic Courtesans of Idra. Since one of Idras
domains of divine influence is the domain of secrets,
it has been postulated that Idras second aspect may
be as a goddess of secrets. It is true that even her usual
passionate aspect enjoys intrigue, but unless the Cour-
tesans know more of their goddess than they are
telling (which isundoubtedly the case), no one really
knows what Idras curious second aspect represents or
seeks.
In any case, Idra is the patron deity of prostitutes
and illicit lovers, newlyweds and eager virgins. She
shares one thing with her Huntress mother: hatred
for all rapists and those who abuse children or family
members. She has been known to curse such offend-
ers hideously, and unlike her mother she is less
concerned with the fate of women than with the
offenders punishment. It is possible that Idras mys-
terious second aspect is really that of a goddess
dedicated to keeping sexuality pure and good for
everyone, for while Idra does not discourage willing
sexual exploration, no matter how extreme, she ab-
hors all that is nonconsensual, dangerous or even
simply not enjoyed.
THE DIVINE tk THE DEFEATED
Idras Avatar can manifest
itself in the form of any divine
race, though she tends to favor
half-elven or Albadian appear-
ance. She is usually dressed in
a few flimsy scarves of sheer
sink and bedecked withmag-
nificently crafted jewelry,
though her mysterious sec-
ond aspect wears long,
plain dark robes, and dur-
ing the Divine War she
was seen a few times in
minimal black leather
Strange as it may seem, Idra is not universally
liked in Ghelspad. Some of Tanils followers take the
tale of Idras conception deeply to heart and revere
Idra almost as a lesser aspect of their Hunt-
ress, but other faiths revile Idras
womhippers as lazy and selfish plea-
sure seekers. The degradation of
1dras name and the defilement of
her remples are far from unheard
of in many lands.
When absolutely forced to do battle, however,
Idra makes use of a +5 whip, and she always strikes
with great skill for her foes most sensitive areas,
dealing normal damage instead of the subdual dam-
age usual for a whip. She also carries up to 15 +1
throwing daggers for emergencies. All of these weap-
ons are completely undetectable until
she decides to use them, though
whether this is a power of Idras
Avatar or some property inherent
PP *- tllfidi in the weapons themselves is un-
I n addition to her other pow-
ers, Idras Avatar can call on
all the spells and abilities of
a 12th-level bard and a
Divine Dance
(Sp): Once per day,
Idra can perform a
98 Divine Dance. All
Pb who view her must
make a Will save (DC
34) or fall helplessly and
armor and sporting a magi- @ passionately in love with
cal whip and throwing daggers.
her for at least 24 hours.
Cerciinly, she was more helpful to
After this time, those who
the other gods as a distraction to
wish to resist the effect
their foes than as a warrior. 8 (and some players may de-
cide that their characters enjoy
in love with a demigod-
dess) may make another save
once each day with a cumula-
tive +3 bonus per day to see if
they return to normal. Any time
a character makes a save she is un-
affected, but she never becomes
immune to further uses of the power.
A character who does not resist the
power will love Idra indefi-
nitely but can always choose
Different characters re-
act to this power in different
ways. A chaotic evil character
who has never known love may
not understand what he is feel-
ing. A lawful good married woman
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not fight unless accompanied by pow)
erful allies or if she simply cannot
avoid it. Most of the time she charms
and manipulates her way out of bad
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I f a character spends a
full round invoking Idra, she
will get +1 added to her
Charisma bonus, which
can be amlied to anv
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appropriate roll.
Combat
Direct conflict ispro-
foundly contrary to Idras 1;3
nature, and her avatar will

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might be very confused indeed. Both of these will
most likely resist their feelings, whereas an unat-
tached and hopelessly romantic wandering bard might
not ever resist.
Naturally, if Idra mistreats a character, he or she
will begin to resist until back to normal. All charac-
ters affected remain favorably inclined toward Idra,
even if they are resisting. None will willingly do her
harm, though they will defend themselves if the
avatar attacks them for some reason (as unlikely as
that is), and all will do anything within reason to
carry out her commands. Being in love with Idra
never affects a character's ability to fall in love or
remain in love with others in any way. Characters are
never aware that their feelings are the result of magic,
though their companions may be.
Seduction (Ex): Idra is fond of seducing mortals
and is nearly irresistible. A character actively resist-
ing her charms must make a Will save (DC 34) to
refuse her (this roll is voluntary; those who don't
object to being seduced by the demigoddess give in
automatically). Those who succeed resist her charms,
and Idra cannot attempt another seduction for one
full day. Sex with Idra is always highly enjoyable and
invigorating, heals all damage to a character and
cures all nonmagical diseases.
Spells: Idra can cast spells as a 16th-level illu-
sionist with access to all spells. She does not need to
memorize spells; she simply selects the spell that she
wants and casts it. She does not need components to
cast these spells.
Spell-like Abilities: Inaddition toher other spell sand
abilities, Idra can performthe following as a 20th-level
cleric: atwill-4unnprson, daze, detectsecretdoors, hypo-
tjsm, message, pesticEgitati0n; 6/day-unnmr1dmgpresence*,
deadman'seyes*, detect thoughts, enthral, mindrazd*, siren's
son$*, suggestion; 3/daydircanlies, emohon, impkition*,
mi dfog, mirror safe*, pryingeyes, Rie'sdance of seduction*;
I/day-incite*, mass suggestion, sequest er , true seeing; 11
week-cmvert", di scernl ocati on, mass c h , nund blank,
mindshe**.
nund Herald of I&
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
AtbCkS:
Speed:
Damage:
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Saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
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Organization:
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Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Medium Fey (Satyr)
10d6+10 (55 hp)
+3 (Dex)
40 Ft.
17(+3 Dex, +4 Natural)
Gore+5melee, +Idagger+l melee; shortbow
+8 ranged
Gore ld8, +1 dagger ld4+1; shortbow ld6
5 Ft. by 5 Ft. I 5 ft.
Pipes
Pipes, spread the word, skills
Fort +4, Ref +lo, Will +8
Str 11, Dex 16, Con 12, Int 19, Wis 13, Cha 21
BluFF+l3, Hide+lS,Listen+l5, Move Silently +15,
Perform (amorous) +19, PerFwm(dance) +13,
Perform (panpipes) +IS, P erf m (storytelling)
+13, Spot +15
Alertness, Dodge, Endurance, Mobility
Any (prefers temperate forest or cities)
Solitary (unique), or with 1-6 humanoid or
satyr admirers
6 (with pipes)
Standard
Always neutral
None
Descnptj on
The satyrs of Scam suffered terribly during the
Divine War. Unsuited for war, they were persecuted
by both sides, divine and titanspawn alike. Most
survived by fleeing to the far corners of the world and
hiding in distant wilderness areas. With the end of
the war, and the return of relative peace, some satyrs
began to reemerge and explore the newly born world.
Sonnuniel, Idra's Herald, is a charming, attrac-
tive satyr with a great love for the many pleasures in
life. Calmer and less mischievous than other satyrs,
he enjoys the company of other humanoids but is
nevertheless a hero to the satyrs of the Scarred Lands
due to his skills, magnetism and most of all for being
consort to the goddess of sex. Even among human-
oids, young men often hold him in a kind of envious
awe, and young women whisper, giggle and sigh,
wishing they could find out firsthand why the goddess
likes him so much.
Indeed, there is nothing Sonnuniel would rather
do than fulfill the wishes of every sweet young thing
who gives him cow's eyes, and when duty permits he
does very little else. He has been known to gently and
joyously awaken the passions of many a tender virgin
as well as to lovingly heal the spiritual wounds of
former slaves, prisoners and social outcasts. Tales
even circulate of him revitalizing marriages, and one
Amalthean legend goes so far as to claim that once,
long before the Divine War, Sonnuniel saved the
whole city from ruin with his singular charms. There
are many versions of the story, some racier than
others.
~~ ~
THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
Sonnuniel is never jealous, never forceful and is
always a generous lover. He pretends not to under-
stand the concept of monogamy (and certainly
behaves that way), but in truth he prefers not to be
dishonest or to fly in the face of local tradition.
Asking a bewildered spouse or parent for permission
is not uncommon, though hes not above using magi-
cal imeans to obtain such permission. After all, he
does feel it to be his sacred duty to spread the word of
Idra wherever he goes.
Even those with great aversion to Sonnuniels
morals, however, find him to be a pleasant, funny and
extriemely accepting friend. He seems to like every-
one equallyand to judgenoone. Though his reputation
precedes him, it is rare for him to be met with any
form of hostility beyond fathers locking up their
daughters and husbands keeping a close eye on their
wives. Hes such an affable, unruffled fellow, its hard
not it0 enjoy his company.
In addition to his other gifts, Sonnuniel is an
excellent entertainer and loves to tell tales. Most
agree he was probably the original author of many of
the fantastic rumors about him, but none of his lovers
has ever complained.
Combat
Even more so than most satyrs, Sonnuniel pre-
fers to avoid combat, and he is not above running
away when the charm spell wears off and the husband
changes his mind. He is adept at hiding, and when
forced into battle, he prefers to use stealth and craft
to surprise and confuse opponents. He is reasonably
proficient with the shortbow or his +1 magical dag-
ger, and he also makes use of his horns for powerful
head butt attacks.
]Pipes (Su): Like all satyrs, Sonnuniel can play
magical melodies on his pipes, but in addition to the
usual charm, sleep and fear abilities (see Core Rulebook
III, page 160), he can also play songs of (Ilday)
comnlandingpresence, enthrall, emotion (lust only) and
(Ilweek) mass cham. These spells are cast as if by a
15th-level sorcerer, but all other regular satyr rules
Spread the Word (Ex): Sonnuniel is so skilled
that after any erotic encounter with him, he may
attempt to convert a person to worship of Idra. He
makes an opposed Charisma check to see if his
partner is susceptible to conversion. If he succeeds,
this power works as the 9th-level convert spell (see
Relics and Rituals, page 60), except that the target
never receives penalties to her will save from
Sonnuniels efforts.
Skills: Satyrs receive a +4 racial bonus to Hide,
Listen, Move Silently, Perform and Spot checks
apply.
ldras Worshjp and Worshjppers
Since Idra is a goddess of sex, most of her worship
is strai ghtfonvard and somewhat self-explanatory. Many
regions of Ghelspad such as Albadia, Shelzar and Vera-
CHAPTER THREE: THE DE U I - GODS
Tre hold annual outdoor fertility festivals, usually at
midsummer. While these festivals usually honor other
deities besides Idra (the elves of Vera-Tre are careful to
include Denev and Tanil in most of their rituals) and
are about crops just as much as sex, legend has it that
every year, Idras Avatar attends one of these festivals
in person. Some regions are forced to be very secretive
about the sexual aspects of such celebrations, but others
have a remarkably large turnout. Many hundreds of
people seem to convert to the worship of Idra for only
a few weeks out of every year.
Some of Scarns more open-minded cities such as
Shelzar and Vashon also have temples dedicated to
Idras regular worship. Depending on the city and the
section of town the temple occupies, these establish-
ments can range from ordinary brothels to highly
spiritual schools of sacred sexuality. While Idras scrip-
ture asserts that the demigoddess honors and blesses any
temple dedicated to her name, the same scrolls also
make it obvious that the true worship of Idra involves
a great deal of sexual study, skill and spiritual training.
More conservative and doctrinaire cities such as Hedrad
and Mithril have absolutely no interest in maintaining
a temple to such a libertine deity. The Courtesans of
Idra are active in many of these cities, however, provid-
ing the faithful with regular worship for a price.
Aside from a few introductory paragraphs about
Idra and how to worship her, the Scriptures of Idra are
like extensive educational manuals with information
relating to every aspect of romantic relationships.
The majority of the scrolls are explicitly sexual in
nature, but they do include council for reawakening
the passion in marriages, helping newlyweds create
lasting bonds and how to tell the difference between
real love and passing obsession. They have no magi-
cal properties, but a copy of the scrolls in the hands of
a priest of Idra can be used interchangeably with a
holy symbol as a divine focus.
To advance in Idras priesthood, a great deal of
familiarity with Idras scrolls is required. A priest of Idra
must always have a number of ranks in Profession
(courtesan) and Perform (amorous) that, when added
together, exceed the priests cleric level. If for any
reason this requirement is not met, the priest cannot
gain another cleric level until he gains more skill ranks
in one or both of these areas. Like the scrolls, these skills
apply mostly to erotic activities but also help with all
aspects of romantic love and relationships. In other
words, they cover the theory of love as well as the
practice. Idras priests often multiclass as bards.
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THE DIVINE 8~ THE DEFEATED
Followers of Idra have a strange relationship with
the followers of other gods. Idra is not a jealous deity, so
where open sexuality isaccepted (in Shelzar, Calastia
and similar places), many people worship her alongside
their other deities. While Idra isnot the main goddess
in the lives of very many such people, she tends to have
the occasional worship of a large portion of the popu-
lation. In other areas, however-Hedrad and Lageni,
for example-worship of Idra is socially discouraged or
even completely outlawed. Even some worshippers of
Idras own mother, particularly Tanils Chosen, hate
the worship of Idra and disdain or even sometimes
persecute Idras priests. In these areas Idra is worshipped
in secret, and congregations devoted to her often take
the formof sex cults. These secretive and extremist
groups tend to beinvolved with mind-altering drugs as
well as sexuality and are often highly addicted to both.
In addition to all the usual means of worshipping
Idra, and completely different from all the others, are
the Courtesans of Idra, rumored to be one of the most
effective spy networks on Ghelspad. The Courtesans
span the continent and consist more of women than
men, and no one has yet been able to determine
exactly what the groups real goals and beliefs are.
Most assume that they worship Idras more mysteri-
ous and secretive aspect and hope that, whatever
their purpose, they mean the world no harm. It has
been suggested that Queen Geleeda of Calastia may
hold an important position among Idras Courtesans,
but this rumor is as yet completely unsubstantiated.
Whatever form it takes, the worship of Idra is
increasing dramatically all over Ghelspad and has
been ever since the end of the Divine War. Before the
war, Idra was denied her full powers by the spells of
her mother and grandmother that protected the
young demigoddess from her father/grandfather
Hrinruuk, who lusted after her. The spells that ob-
scured her were dropped during the war, in part to
lure Hrinruuk from hiding and in part to allow Idra to
use her powers in support of the divine cause.
Now that Hrinruuk has been defeated, Idra is
free to make her presence known all over Ghelspad,
which she has certainly done. Worship of Idra has
probably doubled in the last sixty to seventy years
alone, and who could blame the people of these
Scarred Lands? Idra demands only that her followers
enjoy themselves and accepts almost anyone as her
own, so long as she can maintain some kind of
neutrality in her outlook.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
anawe sAvatar
I
Hi t Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
speed:
Damage:
FacelReac h:
Special Attacks:
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Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Cl i mat el Tmi n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Descriptj on
Special-Size Outsider (Avataq Wat er)
35d8+245 (525 hp)
+I1 (+7 Dex, +4 lmproved Initiative)
30 Ft., swim 120 Ft.
35 (+7 Dex, +8 shell armor., +10natural)
Wavebreaker+48/+43/+38/+33/+28/+23/
+I8 melee; sandj ave/i ns+4~~l +41/+36/+31/
+26/+21/+16 ranged
Wavebreakerld8+11+ special; sandjavelins
ld6+? +special
5 f t . by 5 f t . 1 5 f t .
Call OF the deep, horn ofthe was, javelin-
Forming, spelk, spell-like abilities, magic items
Hindsight, body of the waves, damage r e
duction 201+3, cold and electricity resis
tance 20, fast healing 5, improved evasion,
spell resistance 25, divine language
Demigods avatar, divine empowerment 3,
divine favor 1, divine size
f or t +26, Ref +26, Wi l l +25
Str 25, Dex 25, Con 25, Int 18,Wis 22, Cha 35
Handle Animal +50, Hide +45, Knowledge (reli
gion) +42, Listen +44, Profession (all applicable)
+44, scly +42, Spellcraft +42, Wilderness Lore +44
Chain Spell, Dodge,Extend Spell, Improved lnitia
t i e, Improved Critical (spex:), Mobility, Spring
Attack, Weapon Focus (spear)
Any aquatic (seas and oceans only)
Sol1tary(unique)orwithlOd6HDofseacreatures
25
Standard
Always chaotic neutral
Chaos, Wat er
The seaclaw (\I/)
None
Bluff+50, Concenb-atlon +45, Diplomacy+W,
Born of Mormos dalliance with a prince of the
genie courts of Water, Manawe is the goddess of the
seas. She is called the Mother of the Oceans, Queen
of Sirens and the Lady of the Deeps. She is wor-
shipped by sailors, fishermen and any others who
make their livings on or near the ocean. In addition,
most of the aquatic races of the Scarred Lands, from
the merfolk and sirens to the locathah and kuo-toa,
all worship the Queen of the Shifting Seas. The
myths that feature Manawe tend to portray her as a
creature of extremes, much as the sea can be furious
and stormy or calm and peaceful.
In her lighter moods, she is seductive and beau-
tiful, the Queen of Sirens known for luring a
particularly handsome sailor into her watery em-
brace. There, the man so favored knows sheerest
ecstasy for as long as he pleases Manawe. The goddess
is afickle lover, though, and she casts aside those who
begin to bore her; unfortunately, this often occurs at
the most lightless of depths within the ocean, spelling
doom for the scorned one.
In her darker moods, she is a reaver, raising great
and powerful storms and causing massive waves.
Horrors such as dragon turtles and kraken rise to her
call and lay waste to those things that have displeased
her - or that simply have the misfortune of standing
in her path of destruction.
Manawe despises the Blood Sea, for Kadums
taint has removed it from her dominion. Manawes
faithful know that she favors sacrifices of creatures
warped by the Blood Sea. She especially despises the
pisceans, a race of aquatic creatures whose great
empires once served her but have since been sub-
verted by their caste of red pisceans, tainted by the
blood of Kadum. Now, their civilization is dominated
by worship of the Father of Monsters, an insult that
Manawe does not take lightly. Though not as orga-
nized as the pisceans, those oceanic races still loyal to
Manawe regularly wage war against the Kadum-wor-
shipping empire.
lnvoca tjon Benefj t
Worshippers of Manawe whose livelihood de-
pends on the ocean are able to call upon her blessings,
granting them a +1 to the appropriate Profession
skill. Those in danger of drowning often call upon
Manawe for mercy, granting them a +1 to Swim rolls.
Combat
Manawe prefers to use weather magic and other
natural forces to fight her foes. When fighting di-
rectly, she usually shapeshifts to a larger size and
attacks with her spear, or summons powerful aquatic
creatures to aid her.
Body of the Waves (Su): Manawes body is as
protean as the sea over which she is mistress. She is
capable of assuming any size as a free action, though
she has never appeared as a smaller than Medium-size
creature. The statistics above assume Medium size.
She is also able to change her appearance, as though
by an alter self spell at will, as a free action. She is
capable of walking upon the surface of seawater at her
normal movement rate.
Manawe is also capable of shapeshifting into a
water elemental of Gargantuan, capable of destroy-
ing all but the strongest of ships.
Finally, as a standard action, she is able to merge
her form with the ocean around her. She is then able
to reform, rising from seawater in any other location
within her domain, whether leagues or mere feet
away. Performing this action allows Manawes Ava-
tar to heal up to 60 percent ( ld6 ~10%) of the damage
she has taken.
Call of the Deep (Sp): Manawe is able to sing
the Call of the Deep, a wordless melodic song that
charms all who hear it. Manawe is able to choose who
hears the song, even if he is but a single person in a
crowd. Those so affected run immediately to the
water and enter it, seeking out the source of the
music. The urge to do so is equal parts compulsion and
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
charm-the victim has no choice but to enter
the water, but firmly believes that he does so of
his own free will. Though a bard with suffi-
cient skill may counter this ability, he must
be able to hear the Call of the Deep himself
to do so. The Will save DC to resist this effect
Horn of the Seas: Manawe always bears
at her side a conch shell. It is not itself a
magic item, and does not function for anyone
other than the demigoddess. Any shell she
chooses can be used for this purpose. By blow-
ing on this shell, she is able to summon a
number of sea creatures whose hit dice equal a
total of 35. Though she uses this to summon
numbers of locathah or merfolk, she does not
sitate to call upon some of her greater children,
s kraken or dragon turtles. She can also use this
o conwol weather at will, often blowing up
massive storms. Races opposed to Manawe, especially
the hated pisceans, do not respond to this call.
J avelin-Forming (Sp): By reaching out toward
the ocean floor, Manawe can cause sand and shell
fragments to swirl up to her, forming sharp, javelin-
like weapons that she throws with deadly accuracy.
These javelins are considered to be +2 javelms with
the chuotlc enhancement. These javelins immedi-
ately revert into sand at the end of their flight,
whether the attack misses or hits. Manawe forms
javelins as a free action, allowing her to make her full
allotment ofjavelin attacks without pause. She some-
times gives these javelins to her followers.
Spells: Manawe casts spells as a 16th-level cleric
with access to all of her domains. Though she must
prepare spells, she is able to spontaneously cast any of
her domain spells by expending one of her prepared
Spell-like Abilities: Manawe is constantly un-
der the effects of mag^circle against htu and freedom
of movement. She can also enact ship snare" at will
and word of chaos three times per day.
Wavebreaker (minor artjfact)
Description: Manawe fights with
Wauebreaker, a mighty spear taller than she is.
'ss I t is crafted of gleaming blue-green metal and
set with pearls along its hilt.
Powers: Wavebreaker is a +4 longspear en-
chanted with the chuohc, shock, shocking burst and
thundenng enhancements, as well as those of a
trident of fish command and a trident of warning.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEL tI - GODS
The Liturgy of the Tides, the holy scripture of
Manawe kept in the Temple of the Eternal Sea, details
the rise of Manawe's Herald:
And in the dying days of the Titanswar, Kadum
was chained and cast into the deepest trench of the
Eastern Sea. The blood of titans flowed from the hole
in his chest and stained the waters crimson.
All the creatures of the seas beheld the blood-
marred waves in horror. Those nearest the deepest
trench were overcome by the blood of the Sire of
Monsters. Some died, choking on the thick, cloying
ichor. Others were changed, warped and made bes-
Ere long, the great merfolk City of Pearls was
stained red, and even the magics of their greatest
magicians could not stem the ineffable Crimson Flow
of Kadum. The children of the City of Pearls were
stillborn, or born with deformities of mind and body.
The blood in the water did create a thirst for savagery
in the merfolk of the City of Pearls. In time, all of the
pure merfolk were slain by their mutated brethren
and the City of Pearls became the City of Scarlet.
Only one of the merfolk remained untouched by
the Blood of Kadum, a songstress and holy siren of
Manawe called Poraphia. She watched as her people
were killed and made monstrous by the Blood of
Kadum, and she hid herself in the spires and trenches
Poraphia hid from the creatures
that had once been her kinsmen.
But the time came when the
creatures found her and
beheld her untainted body.
They grew wroth and gave
chase to her.Not even the sweet-
ness of her music could calm them
Greatly afraid, she
fled to the surface, where
the crimson waters were
yet thin. Still the crea-
tures gave chase, forcing
her upon a great rock.
There, she took her spear
in hand and prepared to
die.
And as the beasts
rose from the deeps with
clawed hands and clotted
gills, Poraphia was overcome
with grief at how far her people
had fallen, and her spear fell from
her hands. Instead, she raised her
voice to Manawe, a song of grief and
Why have you forsaken us,
Medium Outsider (Aquatic)
+8 (+4 Dex, +4 lmproved Initiative)
Hit Dice: 12d6+36 (78 hp)
Initiative:
speed: 30 ft., swim 100 ft.
AC: 19(+4 Dexterity, +5 natural)
Attacks: Longspear +12/+7 melee; rnerfolk heavy
crossbow +13/+7 ranged
Damage: Longspear ld8+2; merfolk heavy crossbow
ldlO +poison
Face/Reach: 5 ft. by 5 ft. I 5 ft.
Special Attacks: Bardic abilities, spells
Special Qualities: Bardic abilities, lowlight vision
saves: Fort +7, Ref +12, Will +I1 tial.
Abilities: St r15,Dex18,Con17,Int 15,Wi s16,Cha21
Skills: Concentratm+139DiP10
mq+159 Hide+9* ("lgm) +lo,
Move Silently +9, PerForm+20, Sense Motive
+lo, Spellcraft +lo, Tumble +12
Alertness, Dodge, lmproved lnrtiatwe, Mobility,
QJ icken Spell, Weapon Focus (spear)
Anyaq~at~c(ocean~),any~a~d(usua~~ywlthln
one day of coasts)
Sdltary(vnique)onland,wwlth2dBlargeshwksatsea
Feats:
Cl i mat e/Tmai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating: 14
Treasure: Standard
Alignment: Always chaotic neutral
Advancement Range: None
of her city.
and she was forced to flee.
0 Mother of the Sea,
THE DIVINE &.THE DEFEATED
Our kin are beasts, our children slain
Did weforsake thee?
At hands of my kin do I die,
and unheard, my lament weep,
My blood to join the Bloody Waves
and feed the Crimson Deep!
Care you nothing for your faithful,
0 Fickle Mother of the Blue?
More faithful am I, your last siren,
My lust words are in paise of you.
And as she spoke these words, the red waters
retreated from the rock, replaced by pure waves of
green-blue. The Kadum-tainted creatures died in the
salty purity of the True Seas and lo, did the Mother of
all the Oceans rise from the depths.
My faithful child, none is so grief stricken at the
fate of your people than I. Can you truly believe that
a mother would not weep to see her children made
sick and mad? Can you truly believe that I have not
done all in my power to save the legacy of my
beauteous City of Pearls? Are you yourself not un-
touched by the Blood of Kadum?
Poraphiawept then, with tears as pure as the sea.
And the Mother Manawe gathered her into her arms
and wiped the gory droplets ofwater from her hair and
kissed her upon the brow. And where her lips touched,
there appeared the mark of Manawe upon the
mermaids brow, and she was filled with the grace and
power of Manawes Herald.
Know this, my child. I have spared you Kadums
taint that you might carry on the legacy of your
people. The gods have decreed that some must be
sacrificed, that the Father of Monsters may be impris-
oned-and it was people who made that sacrifice. But
I chioose you, my sweet daughter, to be my herald in
this world. You shall travel among the peoples of the
lands and the seas both, working my miracles, spread-
ing imy word.
And in your memory shall live the City of
Pearls. Your memory and your life shall last until such
time as the City of Pearls might be restored to her
former glory, cleansed of the taint of Kadum. And
your mission shall be to fight the destruction of the
sea-bound folk, that they might not suffer the fate
your kin did.
And the two stepped into the blue waters, which
closed over their heads. The clot-stained waters of
the Blood Sea closed over the pure blue and con-
sumled the rock upon which Poraphia sought
sanctuary, that no trace of the Mother of the Pure
Waters might remain.
Combat
The Herald of Manawe engages in combat if she
is forced to, though she prefers to avoid it through the
use of her magic and special abilities. If pressed, she
summons allies to aid her and engages enemies with
her spear +2, chaotic, and her heaoy crossbow +2,
which is crafted of shells and coral in the merfolk
fashion and launches poisoned blowfish quills (Type:
Injury DC 14; initial damage ld4 Dex; secondary
damage ld6 Dex). She is quick to use such spells as
haste and magearmor to increase her defenses.
Bardic Abilities: The Herald of Manawe is able
to use the following Bardic Music abilities: inspire
courage, countersong, fascinate, inspire competence,
suggestion, inspire greatness. She may use Bardic
Music 12 times per day. She is also able to use Bardic
Knowledge at a +14 to the roll. Unless the topic of the
Bardic Knowledge roll is under the aegis of another
god, consider all topics of information Uncommon.
Those topics that have something to do with the
ocean or areas near the ocean are considered Com-
mon.
Spells: The herald of Manawe Casts spells as a
12th-level bard. Her spells per day roster is as follows:
3/5/4/4/3. Her spells known are: O-duncing lights,
detect magic, ghost sound, light, mending, read magic;
l st-cham person, cure light wounds, mge armor,
sleep; 2nd-cure moderate wounds, hypnotic pattern,
song of heroes, suggestion; 3rd-call aquatic humanoid
I*, charm monster, curse of terror*, haste; 4th--cu1-e
critical wounds, song of thegods*, summon monster IV
Spell-like Abilities: Manawe has granted her
herald a number of abilities. Once per day she is able
to teleport without enor from one area otthe ocean to
another. Once per day, she is able to blink while in the
water, appearing and disappearing beneath the waves.
Additionally, once per day, she is able to summon
2d6 large sharks that obey her mental commands
unerringly. Manawes Herald also has the ability to
cast any spell from any of Manawes Domains by
spending a bardic spell slot of the appropriate level.
She is, of course, limited to 4th-level spells when
doing so. Finally, Manawes Herald is instantly plane
shifted back to Manawes extraplanar abode should
she be reduced to negative hit points.
Outsider: As an outsider, the herald of Manawe
is immune to poison, sleep, paralysis, drowning and
disease. She is not subject to ability damage, energy
drain or any attack that must target a living victim. In
addition, the herald of Manawe is immune to aging
effects, whether natural or magical, and is effectively
immortal. She may still be slain by normal means,
however. Even in such an event, Manawes Herald is
returned to life as though by a true resurrection spell,
with no loss of levels.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - COD5
Manawes Worship and
Worshippers
The organized worship of Manawe is rare outside
of the city of Rahoch. She is revered by those who live
or work near the ocean that is her dominion. Prayers
to Manawe take two forms: prayers for her blessings,
and supplication to avert her ire.
Fishermen, sailors and dock workers often etch a
rough symbol called the seaclaw onto their gear,
vessels and even bodies through scarification. The
seaclaw, which is actually a simplified trident form, is
made up of three lines: two diagonal and one vertical
that meet at the bottom. This is done as a means of
identifying themselves to Manawe and her servants
so that they might avoid her ire and gain her favor. In
Rahoch, these etchings can be found nearly every-
where-from the bow of every ship to the jamb over
the door of most dockside houses, and even some
buildings farther away from the sea.
The Orders of Manawe
The order a cleric of Manawe belongs
to determines what domains that cleric has
access to, as well as what skills, feats and
equipment are favored:
The Tidebrethren: Favoring leather
scale (which should be treated as studded
leather in all ways) and the spear, mace or
trident, the Tidebrethren learn the Do-
mains of Travel and Water. Many of them
learn such skills as Profession (sailor) and
Rope Use.
Sisterhood of the Siren: The Sister-
hood of the Siren favors the Domains of
Entrancement and Water. The Sisterhood
often concentrates on social graces and
seduction, teaching its members the subtle
nuances of diplomacy. The Sisterhood also
includes a number of bards, wizardly en-
chanters and rogues.
Society of the Waves: The Society
concentrates on the Domains of Entrance-
ment and Travel. The members are usually
bedecked in fine clothing and, like the
Sisterhood of the Siren, are well versed in
diplomacy. The Society is also knownfor its
creationof magical items, so most members
learn at least Scribe Scroll, if not other Item
Creation Feats.
Children of the Shifting Seas: The
only thing that the Children have in com-
mon is that they have access to the Domain
of Chaos. They must be of chaotic align-
ment themselves.
Manawes faithful maintain a number of prac-
tices involving the ocean, often fairly physical
competitions. During the Festival of the Sun, many of
Manawes faithful celebrate their ties to the ocean
with great ocean races, both swimming and boating.
Rahoch is famous for its Sun Festival Races, honoring
Manawe and her sister Madriel by racing beautifully
decorated boats. On the Denday of Belot, Manawes
faithful observe the Rising of the Tides, a ritual that
thanks the seas for the bounty they will provide in the
upcoming spring and summer months.
Those followers of Manawe who are given to
more martial pursuits sometimes undertake expedi-
tions to hunt down those creatures hated by Manawe,
such as most creatures of the Blood Sea. In particular,
Manawe hates the seawrack dragon, a beast com-
posed of the essential essence of the ocean, but in
service to the titans. Manawes faithful declare a
Wyrmhunt anytime one of these creatures is heard of.
Also, one of the quests Manawes church imposes on
those it assists in major ways-such as raising the
slain from the dead-is something that promotes a
Wyrmhunt. Sometimes this is an actual hunt itself; in
other instances, it is a quest to discover the where-
abouts of a seawrack dragon and report it back to the
faithful.
Though many seaside towns will have a small
shrine to Manawe, manned by a few of her clerics,
only Rahoch maintains a true temple to the Mother
of the Seas. The Temple of the Eternal Sea, located
directly in the middle of the famed Sea Walk over-
looking the ocean, is overseen by Amabrath of
Manawe (CN male human Clr 16).
There are three religious orders in Manawes
faith. Though these individual orders started in
Rahoch, most of Manawes clerics now claim alle-
giance to one of them, though it is not required.
Generally, a cleric belongs to the order in which he
was trained.
The Tidebrethren are undoubtedly the most
populous of the clerics. Indeed, when most folk out-
side of Rahoch think of Manawes clerics, they tend
to imagine one of the Tidebrethren: well armed with
spear, trident or mace and armored in leather scale.
Tidebrethren often can be found aboard ships, aiding
crews with their magic against the rigors of sea,
weather and monsters as their goddess directs them.
Tidebrethren are the swornenemies of the sea witches,
and rumors of one of these titan-worshippers invari-
ably attracts the attention ofone of the Tidebrethren.
The Sisterhood of the Siren is based primarily out
of Rahoch. An order dedicated to preserving the beauty
of the ocean and defending those aquatic races that
dwell within it (especially the sirens and merfolk), the
THE DIVINE 8~. THE DEFEATED
Sisterhood teaches that answering the Call of the Deep
is the greatest of honors-those that die in Manawes
embrace are guaranteed the ecstasy of her afterlife.
Known for their hedonistic ways, members of the
Sisterhood of the Siren are often found among the
dockside prostitutes that haunt Rahochs nights, aiding
them and protecting them where they can. The Sister-
hood isrumored to have ties to the Courtesans of Idra.
TheSocietyofthe Waves isinmanyways theopposite
of the Sisterhood: where the Sisterhood ministers to the
p i r and common, the Society of Waves mingles among
the rich and noble. The smallest of the organized factions
in Manawes church, the Society maintains many incred-
ibly luxurious seagoing vessels that travel between Rahoch
and Shelzar quite often, promising a pleasure-filled cruise
with all manner of entertainments. The Society also caterj
to die clerical and spiritual needs of the wealthy-many
ship owneIs and nobles areknown to seek advice fromthe
head of the Society, Ambrath.
Though not necessarily an organized faction in
and of themselves, the Children of the Shifting Sea
worship Manawe in her most primal form. Believing
that Manawe is inherently as unknowable as the
vicissitudes of the deepest ocean, the Children cel-
ebrate and warn of Manawes inherently chaotic
nature, teaching that rote belief and ritual will not
gain her favor. Rather, the Children believe in cel-
ebrating Manawes power in their every action, acting
to defend the sanctity of the ocean by destroying
shipping vessels on one hand and preserving the lives
of sailors who are in danger of drowning on the other.
The Children are known for tattooing the seaclaw on
their right cheeks.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
Speed:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities*:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills**:
Feats":
Cl i mat er Tmi n:
Organization:
crlthalos'Avatar
-Vao-(A*K-)
22d12 (264 hp)
-4 (Dex -4)
30Ft., Climb 5f t .
32 (-4 size, -4 Dex, +30 natural)
Pulverizing f i st +38 melee; +2 claws of
wounding +2?/+24 melee
Pulverizing fist4d12+16; +2 claws of wound
ing ld10+18
20f t . by 20Ft. / 20ft.
Poisomxls szs, ability absorption, pulverizing fist
Damage reduction 45/+3, spell resistance
33, spell-like abilities, golem control,
demigod's avatar (limited), construct, magic
immunity
Fort +21, Ref +?, Will +18
Str 42, Dex 2, lnt 20, Wis 20, Cha 2
Alchemy+30, Appraise +17, Area Knowledge
+lo, Climb +28,Concentration +33, Craft (metal
waking) +30, Knowledge (atana) +13, Knowl
edge (rdgion) +30, spellcraft +IO
Cleave,CraftWondrousItern,Power Attack
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
elves might have perished, had it not been for the
timely arrival of Madriel, Vangal and Corean, who
drove Chern from Ghelspad to Termana, where he
slew the god of the elves, and was himself destroyed.
Panicked and fearing for their very existence,
the high priests of Nalthalos rushed to his aid, many
sacrificing themselves to heal his rotting body, and
holding the diseases at bay. Meanwhile, the archmages
used their powerful magics to craft an enormous lead
golem out of the wreckage of others strewn about the
battlefield. Within 2 hours, the mages had created a
gigantic lead image of Nalthalos.
Knowing that time was running out, the priests
and wizards combined their powers in a true ritual
that consumed their very life forces, leaving only five
survivors. Through this mighty ritual, the dark elves
were able to transfer Nalthalos' divine soul into the
leadgolem. The ritual was inno wayperfect;Nalthalos
lost much of his divine power and knowledge during
the transfer. He also lost the ability to travel between
the planes. But the result still had its desired effect:
the dark elf god lived.
lnvoca tj on Ben efj t
Any land or underground
S o l i (unique), (x accompanied by herald,
6d6 dark elf wwri on (x priests and d6 golems
20
Double Standard
Always lawful evil
Constructs*
A stylized black serpent, laid horizontal, its
Dark elves who invoke their god become more
adept at creating constructs. They typically invoke
Nalthalos whencreatinggolems and other constructs
in his image. Worshippers get a +I circumstance
bonus to any craft checks made while building con-
StmCtS (maximum of '1
body rising and falling in waves
None Combat
'Nalthalos has no divine qualities due t o being trapped in his golem's
body. Should he return t o his domain, he gains some of these qualities.
**The skills and feats of Nalthalos are half of what they should be in
order t o reflect the mental trauma of having his consciousness trans-
ferred from a dying body t o that of a golem.
Descrjptj on
The patron god of Dier Drendal and of dark elves
is not worshipped by any other race. Even the other
elven races do not pay him heed, and some even
perpetuate the rumor that Nalthalos was slain by
Chem, the Scourge. While most dark elves cry out
against this lie, the high priests and archmages of the
race know how close they came to sharing the fate of
their forsaken cousins.
The two deities of the elves once fought together
against Chem. But one day, Nalthalos and his follow-
ers were forced to battle the Scourge alone. Chern
unleashed horrific diseases upon the demigod, and
his body was rent by ferocious scythe blows. His
wounds festering with magical disease, the likes of
which no elf had ever experienced, Nalthalos
crumpled to the ground. His life force ebbed, eaten
away by Chern's plagues. There, the god of the dark
Nalthalos combines his tactical intelligence with
the awesome strength and power of his golem body to
terrorize any enemy he meets in battle. Should the
day begin to go badly, he has no compunctions
against retreating to fight again at a later date.
Spell-like Abilities (Su): Because his essence is
within the body of a lead golem, Nalthalos has lost
the fine motor control to cast spells. He instead relies
upon his supernatural abilities. These abilities are as
the spells cast by a 20th-level sorcerer.
at will-shockwave strike*, smite, meldintostone,
spell immunity, vampiric touch, enervation; 3/day-heal
construct** (self only), reverse gravity, disintegrate
Pulverizing Fist (Ex): Any creature successfully
hit with Nalthalos' gigantic fists must make a Reflex
save (DC 37) or take an additional 3d6 points of
crushing damage and be knocked to the ground.
After a successful Pulverizing Fist attack, the target is
prone.
Poisonous Gas (Su): See Golem, Lead (Crea-
ture Collection, page 83).
Ability Absorption (Su): If Nalthalos success-
fully strikes a creature in combat, he may choose not
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
creatures abilities andadd them to hisown. Nalthalos
may add a total of 24 ability points in this manner.
Once this maximum has been reached, he can con-
tinue draining points, but they are not added to his
own. The stolen ability points return to their owner
at a rate of 1 per hour if the owner is alive. Otherwise,
Nalithalos simply loses the points at the same rate.
Magic Immunity (Ex): Nalthalosconstruct body
is immune to all magical and supernatual effects
except mind-affecting magic (as he is an intelligent
COWjtruCt) and spells which specifically transmute
niet,al such as transmute metal to wood which slow
Nakhalos for 2d4 rounds. Of course, Nalthalos still
receives his spell resistance and any applicable saving
thromwto resist such spells to which he is not com-
pletely immune.
Golem Control (Su): Nalthalos can control any
golem as per the spell steal control**. The controller
of the golem gets one will save (DC 26) to retain
conr:rol. If it fails, Nalthalos controls the golem.
However, he does not have to maintain concentra-
tion to keep a captured golem within his grasp. The
Nalthalos is to destroy him, or
hope that he tires of the golem
and releases it. Nalthalos can control only a number
of golems equal to his Intelligence, however.
Demigods Avatar (limited) (Su): These statis-
tics represent Nalthalos in his current form, trapped
within a lead golems body. Due to the destruction of
his natural body, Nalthalos has lost the ability to
travel the planes, existing solely in the Material
Plane. If his avatar form is destroyed, Nalthalos dies.
However, if he could somehow reach the astral plane,
he would be able to regain his former power.
Avatars are not affected by critical hits, death
from massive injury, poison, paralysis, sleep, disease
or any attack that must target a living subject.
Construct: See Golem, Lead (Creature Collec-
tion, page 83).
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
Hi t Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
speed:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Climate/Twrsin:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Advancement Range:
Alignment:
Small Ouki der (Evil, Lawful)
8d8+8 (56 hp)
+5 (Dex)
ZOft., Fly 50f t . (perfect)
20 (+1 size, +5 Dex, +4 natural)
2 claws +4 melee; sting +12/+7 melee
2 claws ld4+1; sting l d6+1 and poison
5f t . by 5Ft. / 5f t .
Spell-like abilities, poison, touch of construction
Damage reduction 101~1, fire resistance 25, poi
scmi mr mni t y,pdymor ph,r egewdm,~i on
90 Ft., spell resistance 15
Fort +7, Ref +11, Wi l l +7
Str12,Dex20,Con12,Int16,Wis12,ChalO
Concentration +12, Craft (katherworking) +14,
Diplomacy t 5, Disguise +5, G a h Information
+5, Intimidate +5, Knowledge (rdigirm) t14, K d
edge (PI-) +14, Say +14, SpellcraFt+I4
Dodge, Weapon Finesse (sting)
Any land and underground
Solitary (unique), or with 6d6 dark elf war
riors and priests
9
None
Always lawful evil
None
Descn p t j on
When Nalthalos awoke after his ordeal, it took
him several minutes to adjust to what had happened.
He saw his broken, bleeding body lying some 50 feet
away, but he had a strange sense of detachment. He
also felt weak and weary, an odd sensation for a god.
His priests and mages explained what had happened.
Nalthalos was shocked but thankful to be alive.
He blessed his priests and mages for their quick
thinking and then told them that he would be re-
treating to his fortress in the astral plane to rejuvenate
and devise a plan of attack that would destroy Chern,
once and for all.
Summoning his powers to himself, Nalthalos
made to travel to his astral home, only to find that he
no longer could. After several more failed attempts,
cold realization washed over him. He could not
return to the astral plane; he was trapped in his golem
body.
Since that time, Nalthalosherald, an imp named
Farazon, has become his most trusted at tendant and
his liaison between the material and astral planes.
Farazon dotes on Nalthalos every whim, hoping
for the day when he will once again be able to travel
the planes and reclaim his waning sphere of influ-
ence. Farazon has done an admirable job of keeping
the other deities fromraiding DierMyrstate,Nalthalos
astral home, but he cannot keep them out of the other
places of influence over which Nalthalos once held
sway. Were it not for Farazons insistence, perhaps
even the gods would have forgotten Nalthalos.
Farazon is also indirectly responsible for the dark
elves war with the dwarves of Burok Torn, for it was
he who discovered the portal deep within the bowels
of the citadel, the portal that could restore his master
to his former greatness. Farazon met with both Goran
and the rulers of Burok Torn in an attempt to gain
admittance to the portal for his master, but the
dwarves proved hostile and he was denied and almost
killed. After hearing his heralds story, Nalthalos
began his campaign against Burok Torn and his now-
hated adversary, Goran.
Combat
Nalthalos dreads those few times when Farazon
is pressed into combat. He fears that if his herald is
destroyed, then he will lose all connection with the
astral plane and become an all but forgotten deity,
worshipped by a fanatical cult, much like the god of
the forsaken elves. However, the little imp refuses to
be coddled and once and a while engages in battle for
no other reason than to prove that he can take care
of himself.
Spell-like Abilities (Su): These abilities are as
the spells cast by a 10th-level sorcerer (save DC 10 +
spell level).
At will-detect good, detect mgic, dispel magic,
improved invisibility (self-only ), seeinvisibility, deeper
darkness; llday-suggestion, dominate person.
Poison (Ex): Sting, Fort save DC 18; initial
damage ld4 temporary Con; secondary damage 2d4
temporary Con.
Touch of Construction (Su): Like his master,
Farazon can forgo damage in any round if he strikes a
foe with both claws. Instead of doing damage, he can
choose to inject molten copper into his victims body.
The victim must make a Fortitude saving throw (DC
15). Success means that the quicksilver did not take
effect. Failure, however, means that the victim be-
gins to change into a copper golem. At the time of the
failed save, roll ld6 to determine how many days until
the transformation is complete. At the end of this
time, the victim must make a Will save (DC 20) to
retain sentience and control of its body. If the roll
succeeds, the victim does not transform. Otherwise,
the victim is transformed into a copper golem (Crea-
turecollection, page82) loyal toNalthalos. Thankfully,
for those who oppose him, Farazon can employ this
ability only once a day. This transformation can be
reversed by a wish or removecurse spell.
Polymorph (Su): Like all other imps, Farazon
can assume other forms as a standard action. This
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
powerful leader and center-
piece of their culture.
There are days when
Nalthalos wishes
hose days it is wise to
:er clear of him. Those
I forget this often are
d with a warning first
that is not enough, a
; blow from his huge
ing these times of de-
I, Nalthalos turns to
aithful servitor and
mpanion, Farazon, for
information on the
events of planes, the
L surface and in
Dier Myrstate.
Nalthalos sorely
misses his glorious
;I b i 1 i t y
city in the realm of
functions as polymorph self cast by Chardun and is
a 15th-level sorcerer, except that
afraid that he will even-
Far,azon can assume only three spe-
tuallv lose controlofthe place.
cific shapes larger than Medium-size. These are a
copper golem, a large earth elemental and a replica of
Gorans Herald. This last shape has proven useful to
Farazon countless times, and he only adopted it after
Goran tried to have him killed. Farazons favorite
fonn, however, is that of a dwarf of Burok Torn. This
guise allows him free access to the citadel and lets him
SOW all manner of chaos.
Regeneration (Ex): Farazon takes normal dam-
age from acid, and from holy and blessed weapons, if
enchanted. master remembers it.
Were it not for the silver tongue of
Farazon, this may have been the case.
At one time Dier Myrstate was the celestial
version of ~i~~ Drendal; situated high on a
mountainside, it looms like a shadow Over the land-
scape and is totally inaccessible to anyone without
the express invitation ofNalthalos. since the demi-
god lost his ability to leave Scarns plane, the daily
management of Dier Myrstate has fallen to Farazon,
who tries his best to keep the city exactly as his
Dier Drendal, on the other hand, has changed
drastically since the Divine War. No one outside of
the dark elves themselves knows where Dier Drendal
lies, not even the dwarves of Burok Torn. Rumors
claim that the city is in a constant state of movement
to avoid detection, with thousands of golems moving
it brick by brick underneath the Kelder Mountains.
Whether this is true or not no one knows, and the
dark elves arent about to share that information.
Whatever the case, the city and the fate of the
entire race of dark elves rests in the hands of
Nalthalos. His people, once they realized that their
god could not return to the astral plane, gave him the
only fitting position, that of undisputed ruler.
Nalthalos does not relish this responsibility. He
would rather his people make decisions for them-
selves than rely on his divine insight. The position
also takes away from his ability to research ways to
Naluhalos WKshjP and WorshjPPers
Few creatures outside of the dwarven citadel of
Burok Torn seriously believe in the dark elves exist-
ence; some think them extinct. Even the Veshian
Vigils, paragons of exploration and justice, have yet
to meet one, and the dwarves are reluctant to reveal
any information on the race. But the dark ones do
exist, and they are slowly regaining a degree of their
former glory. This is due in large part to their gods
participation in daily events. Since Nalthalos is
trapped on Scams plane, he has no choice but to live
with those that worship and venerate him.
While the goddoes not mind this closeness to his
worshippers, he does realize that it seriously affects
the way in which his people live their lives-they
must always be reverent and often supplicate and
entreat Nalthalos, even when there is no need to. He
secretly fears that if he regains the ability to travel the
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - COD5
escape the prison his followers unwittingly trapped
him in.
Nalthalos also worries because he alone knows
that his position is only a temporary solution. Every
day he feels a tiny bit more of his power ebb and there
is nothing he can do about it. At his and Farazons
best estimations, he has another twenty decades to
find a solution before he becomes a mindless golem.
This is why Nalthalos is so adamant about gain-
ing access to the portal contained within Burok
Tom. His time is extraordinarily limited (at least by
the scope of a deitys life span) and he becomes more
desperate every day that he cannot gain access to the
portal. Although he knows the portal will allow him
back to the astral plane, even Nalthalos is unsure of
what will happen then. He fears that if his intelli-
gence is too far gone when he crosses the threshold,
he will be unable to repair the damage to his psyche
and his body.
It should be noted that the dark elf god is wore
shipped nowhere else in the Scarred Lands even by
the other elves, although many dark elves feel that it
is time that their Termanan cousins chose a new
deity-one that could help restore them to their
former glory. This scheming is twofold. Should
Nalthalos perish and the forsaken elf god return, then
at least his people would be secure, with a powerful
deity to worship. The dark elves also hope to sway
their cousins to their cause because a swelling of the
dark elven ranks by the forsaken elves would almost
assure total destruction of Burok Torn.
To this end, several careful overtures have re-
cently been extended to King Virduk of the Calastian
Hegemony. If the dark elves cannot take Burok Torn
alone, or with the help of their forsaken brethren,
then the Hegemony may be their last resort. How-
ever, they are not stupid and realize that courting the
favor of Virduk is akin to sleeping in a bed full of
vipers. The overtures, no matter how carefully con-
structed, show the true desperation of the dark elves.
Within the ranks of worshippers of Nalthalos are
a large number of arcane spellcasters, particularly
sorcerers. However, like in most religions, the bulk of
his worshippers are clerics, who can always be iden-
tified by their somewhat conspicuous holy symbol, a
piece of misshapen lead hanging from the neck by a
gold chain.
There also exists a fanatical cult of Nalthalos
followers who believe that their god has achieved
true transcendence. These elves work to modify their
bodies, slowly encasing themselves within metal or
rock until they resemble golems themselves. While
this practice is officially frowned upon, no elf doubts
the combat efficiency of these seemingly superintel-
ligent golems.
THE DIVINE 8~ THE DEFEATED
emma sAvatcir
r
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks;:
speed:
Damage!:
Facel Reach
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities;:
Skills:
F e k
Cl i rnat ei Temi n:
Organization:
Challlengp Rating:
Treasum:
Alignment:
Domaim;:
Holy Synbol:
Advanawnent Range:
Medium-Size Outsider (Avatar)
20d8+240 (400 hp)
+15 (+7 Dex, +8 Tempus Fugit)
120ft., fly 360 f t . (perfect), swim 120 Ft.
40 (+l ODex, +4 haste, +8 natural armor, +8
deflection)
Terminus +31/+26/+21/+16 melee; or
vampiric touch +20 melee; or slam +27/+22/
+17/+12 melee
Tmimspecial; Mmpiric touch 1Od6; or slam 2d&7
5 f t . by 5 ft. / 5 f t .
Vampiric touch, magic items, spells
Damage reduction 30/+3, mastery of undead,
permanent haste, spell immunity, spell resis
tance 33
Demigods avatar, divine knowledge 4, di
vine size, divine telepathy, divine vision,
divine language
Fort +24, Ref +22, Wi l l +27
Str 25, Dex 30, Con 35, Int 25, Wis 40, Cha 25
Balance+3O,Concentration+32,Diplomacy+27,
Heal +35, Intimidate +30, Jump +27, Knowledge
(arcana) +27, Knowledge (religion) +27, Listen
+35,MoveSilentiy+30,Scry+27,SenseMotive
+35, spdlcraft +27, Spot +35, UseMagic Device +Ti
Improved Unarmed Strike, Deflect Arrows, Spell
Focus (necromancy), Dodge, Mobility, Spring
Attack
Solitary (unique)
23
None
Always neutral
Death, Gateways*, Knowledge, Travel
A closed book with a sheathed sword closed
in i t , bookmark style.
None
Any
Descnptjon
Although Belsameth is the goddess of murder
and a jealous hoarder of evil souls, Nemorga, the
Gatekeeper, the Executioner, the Grey King, is the
god who guards the gates to the Underworld. He is the
god of the deaths that must be, and the deaths that
simply are; he is the shepherd that guides each errant
soul to the destination it has earned. He has few
actual worshippers, but many pray to him to be
merciful. Even so, Nemorga is not merciful-he is
just, and there is a difference.
Nemorga, being a patient deity, rarely sends his
avatar to intervene in mortal affairs. The mortal races
of Scam are all too capable of dying at their appointed
time without his help. However, the avatar ofNemorga
has been known to appear simply to observe at the
time of a particularly significant death, although the
gods definition of significant does not always coin-
cide with that of mortal society. Nemorga has sent his
avatar to observe the deaths of kings, conquerors,
midwives and madmen-all in accordance with the
inscrutable rules written in his tome. His priests do
not attempt to explain his motivations; they simply
smile serenely and state that once one has passed the
final gates, all will be revealed.
Nemorgas avatar is not invincible in battle, at
least not compared to those of the Eight Divine
Victors. However, even as a lesser embodiment of the
god of death, it has powers any mortal would do well
to fear. Those foolhardy enough to attack the Grey
Kings avatar (possibly in a
desperate bid io forestall
their fate) find that
Nemorga is not easily
denied-and that in-
curring his attention
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - CODS
The Sjlent Angel,
lnvoca t j on B enef j t
Priests of Nemorga who spend a round invoking
him receive a +1 bonus to any rolls made to turn or
rebuke undead in the next round.
Combat
Nemorga has never been known to send his
avatar to Scarn for the purpose of engaging in battle;
the patient god of death is content to act as an
observer, not as an instigator. However, that does not
mean his avatar avoids conflict if the conflict is
directed its way. If attacked by those that Nemorga
has no desire to kill, his avatar will attempt to subdue
them with spells and physical blows. Those that
threaten the gods very affairs will compel the avatar
to draw Terminus, a merciless blade that can do
nothing less than kill with a touch.
Mastery of Undead (Su): Nemorgas avatar may
turn, rebuke, destroy or command undead as a 20th-
level cleric an unlimited number of times per day.
Permanent Haste (Su): In combat, Nemorgas
avatar acts as if under a permanent haste spell. It also
receives a +8 bonus to initiative rolls. It cannot be
caught flat footed, nor can it be flanked.
Spell Immunity (Su): Nemorgas avatar cannot
be affected by any necromantic spell or spell-like
ability unless he wills it.
Vampiric Touch (Sp): Nemorgas avatar may at
will invoke a uampiric touch effect, stealing 10d6 hit
points from an opponent on asuccessful touch attack.
Spells: Nemorgas avatar casts spells as a 20th-
level necromancer, although he has no need for
material components. He has access to all arcane
spells.
Terminus (major artjfact)
Description: The longsword Terminus carried
by Nemorgas avatar is a shadow of the actual gods
blade, a weapon forged from the End of All. I t
resembles a great, black-bladed sword, its heavy pom-
mel crafted in the shape of a silver demons skull.
Powers: Anyone so much as touched by thenaked
blade must make a Fortitude save (DC 42) or immediately
die; if the save is successful, the victim instead takes 3d6 +
20points of damage, just as if struck by a finger ofdeath spell
cast by the avatar. Constructs, undead and other creatures
immune to death effects instead take 3d20 points of
damage fromeach of the avatars sword blows, as Terminus
dissolves their physical (or ectoplasmic) forms. Nemorgas
avatar cannot bedisarmed, nor can Terminus bedestroyed
while the avatar exists. IfNemorgas avatar isslain, Termie
nusboilsintovapora1ongwiththeavatarsform.Nemorgas
avatar never stnkes with Terminus morethanonce per
round, instead using only its free partial action fromits
permanent haste to strike with the sword in addition to its
other actions.
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
save:
Abilities:
Skills:
Speed:
Feats.
Cl i mat ef l errai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Medium-Size Outsider
12d8+60 (156 hp)
+5 (Dex)
40 ft., f l y 90 f t . (good)
30 (+5 Dex, +5 deflection, +10 natural)
Flail +20/+15/+10 melee; or death touch +17
Flail l d10+8
5 f t . by 5 f t . I10 f t .
Death touch, turnhebuke undead
Damage reduction 15/+2, death ward, extraordi
nay senses, regeneration 5, shapeshift
Fort +13, Ref +13, Will +13
Str 18,Dex21,Con20,l nt 18, Wi s20,Cha 18
BluR+14,Cmenbation+20,Disguise+18,Hide
+15, Knowledge (mana) +4 Knowledge (reli
gion)+14,Listen+17,MoveSilently+15,Scry+14,
KaKh +14, Seme Motive +15, Spelkraft +14,
Spot +17
Combat Reflexes, Expertise, Flyby Attack,
Weapon Finesse (touch attack), Whirlwind Attack
Anywhere needed
Solitary (unique)
13
None
Always neutral
None
Descnptj on
Nemorgas Herald, the Silent Angel, serves her
masters purpose by ensuring that powerful mortals
meet with their ordained fate. She does not act as an
assassin-rather, she is the one who makes the path
of destiny flow more easily. If a hero meant to meet his
enemy in mortal combat seems in danger of losing the
trail, Nemorgas Herald leaves him an anonymous
clue describing where to seek his foe. If the Grey
Kings book foretells that a conqueror will be poi-
soned by a slave girl, the Silent Angel ensures that
someone places the poison in the slave girls hand.
Like Nemorgas own avatar, she serves as a witness to
many deaths of great importance but can also serve as
the subtle hand of correction should someone be
striving too hard against her fate.
The Silent Angels origins, like so much of
Nemorgas doings, are unknown to most mortals. She
has the appearance of having once been human,
although the changes worked on her were great
indeed. She was given six wings to travel with great
speed, and the great flail The Silver Pendulumto
defend herself. Her eyes have been bound up against
the sin of mercy, and her mouth has been bound up
against the blasphemy of telling mortals the truth of
their final fate. She is not cruel, but neither will she
sway from her duty to the Grey King. No amount of
pleading or threats will prevent her from completing
an assignment.
Nemorgas Herald usually walks the earth in
disguise, accomplishing her tasks in the form of an
ordinary (if mute) mortal. In the rare occasions that
Nemorga sends her to act as a herald proper, appear-
ing in her true form to carry news from the god, she
remlains as silent as always, communicating only by
simply pointing as needed. She rarely carries a mes-
sage more complicated than the one implied by her
presence: Nemorgas eyes are upon you.
Combat
If pressed into battle,
Nernorgas Herald fights
with guile and tactics; she
is not above retreating
from a combat, only to
strike when her foes least
expiect it.
Extraordi narv
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
demihuman or humanoid species at will. She remains
mute in this form and has access to all her powers
(although she always reverts to her true form during
battle).
Spells: Nemorgas Herald casts spells as a 9th-
level necromancer. She does not need to speak or
wield material components to cast these spells, al-
though she must still gesture. The DC to save against
these spells is 13 +the spell level.
Senses (Su): Though
-
blindfolded, Nemorgas
Herald can see as well
as i:he keenest-eyed
mortal, even to the ex-
tent of determining
subtle differences in
color or reading fine print.
She is immune to all gaze
attacks, blindness effects and
other sight-affecting stimuli, and
her vision is unaffected by
darkness.
Unriead (Su):
N e imo r g a s
Herald may
turn or rebuke
undead at will,
as if she were a 15th-level
cleric.
Death Touch (Sp): Three
times per day, Nemorgas Herald
may make a death touch. This is
resolved as a melee touch attack
against any living creature; if suc-
cessful, the herald rolls 12d6. If the
total equalsor exceeds the creatures
current hit points, it dies.
Death Ward (Sp): Nemorgas
Herald is protected by a permanent
death ward, making her immune to
all death spells and magical death
effects.
Shapeshift (Su): The Silent
Angel may take the form of a nor-
mal woman of any human,
T u r n/Re b u ke
CHAPTER TH RE: THE DEMI - COD5
Sjlver Pendulum (minor artjfact)
Description: Nemorgas Herald wields TheSil-
wer Pendulum. I t is a heavy flail with a
black-leather-wrapped grip, a silvery chain and a flat
black spiked head.
Powers: The Silver Pendulum is a +3 heavy flail
worked from a divine alloy of steel, quicksilver and
raw temporal force. I t can extend its reach up to 20
feet and allows the herald (and only the herald) to use
the Whirlwind Attack feat. Anyone struck by the
Pendulum must make a Fortitude save (DC 18) or take
ld4 temporary Constitution damage. Anyone other
than Nemorgas Herald who grasps the flails handle
takes 4 negative levels until the flail is set down.
Nemorgas Worshjp and
Worsh jppers
Nemorga, the Grey King, has seemingly always
remained aloof from his divine brethren. He did not
participate in the Divine War, although some insist
that he was the one to gather the slain gods and escort
them to wherever gods go upondeath. (TheNemorgan
church has decreed the rumor that Nemorga ab-
sorbed said gods strength into himself to be slanderous
to their god, and therefore blasphemy.) He has no
proven parentage; some rumors call hirn the child of
Hedrada and Belsameth, but the churches of both
gods actively deny any such relation.
Many of Nemorgas faithful believe that the
Gatekeeper isfar from a demigod, or even a god born
of the titans-according to some church doctrines,
Nemorga is older than even the titans, anentity as old
as Time itself. His power is said to lie not on the
earthly plane, but in the flow of time and entropy. He
does, however, keep watch over Limbo, that portion
of the underworld reserved for those deceased who
have not earned a place with any of the other gods.
The gods of Scarn accept only their faithful into
their realms; those who loyally served more than one
god in life are generally taken into whatever realm
suits their personalities best. These faithful never
stand before Nemorgas judgment; they are brought
quickly to their destined afterlives upon death. The
truly evil or good also win their way into heaven or
hell as appropriate, even if it was in no gods name.
But those who cared nothing for the gods, or who
venerated the gods in lip service only, never commit-
ting to good or evil, are destined for Limbo. The misty
gray plains of the Underworld stretch out toward
infinitely distant horizons, marked only by slightly
rolling hills, eternally silent brooks and the occa-
sional gray tree. It is a place without suffering or joy;
shades consigned to Limbo have nothing to fear or
anticipate, save perhaps eventual reincarnation if the
gods decide they are worthy.
According to Nemorgan doctrine, the Grey King
keeps a palatial mansion of black and white marble at
the heart of Limbo, atop a towering mountain-the
only dwelling like it in the whole realm. This man-
sion, the size of a tremendous city, houses those souls
who served Nemorga in life; the Gatekeeper himself
is never at home. Instead, he remains eternally at his
post before the horn gates to the Underworld, seated
in an immense throne of pale stone, poring over the
massive book in which the life of every mortal is
written. To either side of the throne crouchNemorgas
messengers, immense otherworldly sphinxes as much
greater than their mortal kin as an archon is greater
than a human peasant. As each dead soul comes to
him for judgment, the god reads the page that bears
that souls life story.
Nemorgan priests insist that each time priests
pray for a soul to be returned from the dead, Nemorga
must first give his permission. If the deceaseds page
in his great book is already full, then the deceased has
already completed his allotted tasks and is sent to his
final fate rather than returned to the living. If the soul
has earned a place in a heaven or hell, Nemorga sends
one of his messengers to carry the soul to its proper
place. If the soul is marked for immediate reincarna-
tion, a messenger takes it to the Gate of Wood, by
which the soul enters the world once more. But if the
soul has earned no fate at all, Nemorga bids the horn
gates to open, and the soul passes into Limbo.
Most depictions of the Gatekeeper show him in
much the same fashion: an ageless man in heavy
hooded robes, with a mask concealing his features, a
weighty book before him and a scabbarded sword at
his side. Sometimes the mask is omitted (although his
face is almost never revealed), and sometimes he is
even depicted as a skeleton in a robe, agrinning Grim
Reaper wielding sword and hourglass. It is as this last
aspect as the Reaper that most unlettered folk of the
Scarred Lands picture their god of death.
The Nemorgan Church
Most people invoke Nemorga at least a few times
in their lives, particularly if praying that an ailing
relatives end might be painless, or to ensure that a
dead loved one reaches the heaven he deserves. The
truly devout are much rarer. Nemorga draws the
largest portion of his true faithful from nonevil nec-
romancers (evil necromancers tend to favor
Belsameth), physicians, widows and widowers; he is
also patron deity of (and thus venerated by)
gatekeepers, astrologers, embalmers, gravediggers,
historians and executioners.
Although most village priests invoke Nemorga
in funeral rites, actual empowered priests of the Grey
King are rare. Nemorga has few agendas that involve
Scarn itself, and its a rare city that has more than a
handful of devout worshippers of the death-god,
Many clergy of Nemorga have no spellcasting powers
and perform simple funeral rites and burial services as
part of their service to the community.
Those priests actually blessed with spells and
powers over undead are usually wanderers, either
fulfilling obscure quests for their god or finding their
THE DIVINE 8~ THE DEFEATED
way to villages having trouble with the undead.
Though Nemorgas faith does not condemn undead
for their very existence (the god is patient and can
wait for their second death, or so the refrain goes), the
church knows that assisting the local population with
such threats is excellent public relations. A traveling
Nemorgan may well lay troublesome spirits-or bind
them to follow him-and ask little in return but a few
prayers to the Gatekeeper. Quests laid on aNemorgan
priest might involve retrieving necromantic artifacts
of great power, offering last rites to dying sphinxes or
other such great beasts, or even fulfilling the last
wishes of such creatures in exchange for a promised
p1ac:ein Nemorgas realm.
The Nemorgan priesthood has no true central
seat; the Gatekeepers priests are not very ambitious
and generally aspire to little more than the freedom
to play their role. In terms of numbers and influence,
the center of Nemorgan worship in Ghelspad is
assuredly Hollowfaust, the City of the Necroman-
cers. There the clerical order of Nemorga serves as
one of the seven governing guilds of the city. The
Guilldmaster there (and to many eyes, thus also the
default high priest of the Nemorgan faith) is Yaeol, a
quiet and reserved man who issaid to consult with the
spirit of his deceased predecessor for advice. The
Moll.owfaust Nemorgans believe their city, the rem-
n,ani:s of dead Sumara, to be sacred to their god, and
many Nemorgan clerics from other lands make pil-
grim.age to the Hollowfaust temple, the Book of the
Hours, at least once in their lives.
With so few priests, it should be hardly surprising
that there are few real subsects of the god. There have
been a few death-cults founded in Nemorgas name
from time to time, most notably the Council of
Cracked Bones, but Nemorga pays these cults little
attention, and they are usually subverted by
Belsameths followers. (The Slayer knows full well
that its actions, not lip service, that determines ones
true loyalties, and such death-cults provide her with
far more souls than Nemorga receives.) Nemorgans
tend to be a solitary, self-motivated order; only the
most independent and fearless are willing to offer
their lives to the often terrifying god of death. Truth
be told, Nemorga seems to prefer it that way.
Nemorgan Clerics
Nemorgas favored weapon is the
longsword, and his holy symbol is a closed
tome with a scabbarded longsword resting
within, in the manner of a bookmark. His
priests may be of any neutral alignment.
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
speed:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
Climate/Temain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Special-Size Outsider (Avatar)
20d8+105 (225 hp)
+12 (+4 Dex, +8 Divine Initiative)
60 ft., climb 60 f t .
30 (+9 Dex, +11 natural)
Longsword +1?/+14/+9 melee; +24 ranged
Longsword l d8+4; longbow l d8+4
5 f t . by 5 f t . / 5 f t .
Poisoned blade, sneak attack +8d6, spells,
spell-like abilities
Arachnid form, colossal spider form, dam
age reduction 25/+3, evasion, immunities,
spell resistance 28, summon spiders, un
canny dodge
Demigods avatar, divine initiative 1, divine
size, divine speed 2, divine telepathy, divine
vision, divine language
Fort +16, Ref +18, Wi l l +14
Str 18, Dex 28, Con 24, Int 20, WE 21, Cha 25
Bluff +32, Diplomacy+30, Hide +22, Gather In
formation +32, Jump +27, Innuendo +30, lntimi
date +25, Knowledge (xcana) +25, Knowledge
(religion) +25, Listen +27, Move Silently +22,
Scry +30, Search +30, Serm Motive +32,
Spellcraft +25, Spot +28
Improved Initiative, Heighten Spell, Maximize
Spell, Spell Focus (necrci nq), Spell Penetratim
Any land
Solitary (unique)
20
Standard
Always neutral evil
Vengeance*, Death
The silhouette of a curved silver dagger on a
black circle, covered in a silver spiderweb
None
Descriptjon
Sethris is known to many as the Spider Queen,
and it is an apt description, for she lives at the center
of a web of violence and vengeance. Born of violence
and steeped in death and bitterness, Sethris rarely
deigns to take part in mortal affairs. Rather, she seeks
to punish those who have offended her, and to see
that the guilty are rewarded for their wicked deeds.
Typically, her vengeance is much crueler than the
actual deed, but Sethris pays this no mind. Retribu-
tion is all that concerns her, and trivialities like
justice are beneath her notice.
Sethris is cruel, but she is not incapable of
compassion. Demigoddess of revenge, she is the deity
to whom people turn when they seek retribution
against those who have wronged them. [f their plight
is great enough, Sethris might well take it upon
herself to intervene. But the Spider Queen is a fickle
deity and often scoffs at those who cry out to her,
especially if they themselves have spurned the Spider
Queen in the past.
Sethris manifests as a lovely woman with lus-
trous, purple-black hair and lips, and bitter, hate-filled
eyes. Her demeanor is usually mocking and filled with
scorn, and it is this bitter attitude that mars her
otherwise attractive features. She adorns herself in
black clothing, typically dark, form-fitting garments
that blend into the shadows around her, eschewing
most other adornments.
Combat
Sethris prefers to manipulate foes rather than
fighting them directly. If forced into combat she
commands her servitors to attack while she strikes
from a distance with spells or missiles from her en-
chanted bow.
lnvoca tjon B enefj t
Worshippers who spend one round invoking
Sethris may make one extra sneak attack against a
vulnerable target.
Spells: Sethris Avatar is a 15th-level cleric with
access to the Vengeance domain. She can cast spells
with but a word and needs no material or somatic
components to do so.
Spell-like Abilities: At will-animal fiendship
(spiders only), glue, greater mgic fang (spiders only),
mending, poison, Sethris potency*, spider climb, sum-
monswarm, web; 3/day-animlgrowth (spiders only),
charmmonster (spiders only), insect plague, nightmare,
rune of poison, verminplague*; llday-animal shapes
(spiders only), creeping doom, shapechange (spiders
only)
Arachnid Form (Su): As a standard action
Sethris may split apart into a host of tiny spiders, one
for each hit point remaining to her. Each spider has
1 hit point, and the avatar may not be destroyed so
long as any of the spiders live. The spiders are too
small and weak to cause damage. Sethris uses this
form to escape combat and to travel to remote or
inaccessible places. The spiders reform into Sethris
Avatar as a standard action. Any spiders killed while
the avatar is in this form manifest as lost hit points
when Sethris reforms.
Colossal Spider Form (Su): As a free action,
Sethris may transform herself into a colossal mon-
strous spider with maximum hit points (see Core
Rukbook III, page 210). The spider is exactly the
same as described in the Core Rulebook entry and has
none of her special abilities or qualities. If slain in
spider form, however, Sethris immediately returns to
her divine form with the same hit points and abilities
as she had immediately before changing. She can also
transform back to her divine form as a free action.
Any damage inflicted upon the spider is retained for
24 hours and remains if Sethris transforms back into
the spider during this time. If the spider form is slain,
Sethris cannot use this ability again for 24 hours.
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
Immunities (Ex): Sethris is immune to acid,
poison and death magic. She has cold, fire and elec-
tricity resistance 20.
I?oisoned Blade (Ex): Sethris wields a +3
longsword that inflicts apoison spell (DC 24) upon the
sword's victim with every strike.
IRogue Abilities (Ex): Sethris has all of the
abilities of a 15th-level rogue, including the Crip-
pling Strike and Opportunist special abilities.
Summon Spiders (Sp): Three times
per day Sethris may summon up to 24 hit
dice of monstrous spiders (or wolf spi-
ders) in any combination. Thus,
she could summon one 24 HD
spider, two 12 HD spiders,
twen ty-four 1 HD spiders or
any combination thereof.
Alternately, she may sum-
mon a narleth (see Creature
Collection, page 141) in the spi-
ders' stead.
Evasion (Ex): If ex-
posed to any effect that
normally allows her to
attempt a Reflex saving throw for
half Idamage, Sethris takes no dam-
age with a successful saving throw.
tericy bonus to AC if caught flat-footecl --
struck by an invisible attacker.
Uncanny Dodge: Sethrisretains her Dex-
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Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
speed:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities
saves:
Abilities:
Skill%
Feats:
Cl i matefl emai n:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Large Outsider
12d8+60 (132 hp)
+7 (+4 Improved Initiative, +3 Dex)
60 ft., climb 60 ft.
15 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural)
Bite +I7 melee, 4 claws +12 melee, web
spitter +lo; or scimitars +13/+13/+13/+13/
+8/+3 melee, bite+12 melee webspitter +10
ranged
Bield&5andpoison;clawld6+2;scimitarld&2
5 ft. by 5 ft. / 10ft.
Aci dvenom, commandspi , s~l l -l i ke~i l i t i ~,
strike of vengeance, web spitter
Damage re&h 1514, Fast My 5, spdl resistance 22
Fort +13, Ref +11, Will + ?
Str 21, Dex 17, Con 20, Int 1%.Ws 11, Cha 13
Balance+lO, Bluff+6,Diplomacy+lO, lntimidate
+IO, Hide +lo, J ump +12, Knowledge (religion)
+12, Listen +8, Move Silently +lo, Sea& +12,
Sense Motive +6, Spot+I2
Improved Initiative, Leadership,
Multidexterity, Multiweapon Fighting
Temperate forests, foothills
Solitary (unique)
12
Standard
Always neutral evil
None
Descriptjon
The being who would become Sethris Herald
began life as a narleth named Kkkal, a hideous
amalgamation of spider and human with a Denchant
beware, for neither the guardians nor the goblins are
friendly toward outsiders.
Combat
Sethris Herald is a powerful opponent and ea-
gerly engages its foes in melee combat. Kkkal typically
charges into battle mounted upon a giant wolf spider,
whirling its four scimitars in deadly unison, often
striking an enemy dead before it can react. If pressed,
the herald licks its swords with its potent venom,
even though the venoms acidic properties will de-
stroy them once the battle isdone.
Spell-like Abilities: At will-greater magic fang
(spiders only), jump, Sethris potency*, spider climb; 3/
day-nightmare, rune ofpoison ; l/day-animal shupes
(spiders only), shupechunge(spiders only)
Acid Venom (Ex): The venom of the narleth is
extremely potent and highly acidic. Any victim (in-
cluding elves) bitten must make an immediate Fortitude
save (DC 18) or be completely paralyzed. If the victim
is subjected to multiple bites, the poison builds up in the
persons systemand begins the horrifying process of
dissolving flesh and bone. For each subsequent bite
after afailed save, avictim loses 1 point ofConstitution.
This loss ispermanent ability drain.
Command Spiders (Su): Sethris Herald may
rebuke or command spiders as a cleric of its level
would rebuke undead.
-
for eating elves and their children. Fleeing from
hunters, the creature found itself in the swamps of
Kan Thet, where it befriended the spider-eye
goblins. For a time, the narleth lived relatively
happily, but when the goblins were wiped out by
the asaatthi and their trogodon allies, Kkkal cried
out for vengeance.
In her shadowy domain, Sethris heard the
narleths plea and, after some thought, decided to
transform the narleth into her herald. She in-
creased Kkkals intelligence, gave it a fraction of
her divine power and bade it gather and protect the
few goblins that remained in the swamps. The
narleth agreed and became a protector and savior
of the goblin tribes. An arachnid civilization
began to grow in the swamps, and the asaatthi
have begun to once more take notice. If they attack
again, however, they will find the goblins ready for
them, and aided by the herald of a demigoddess.
As Sethris servant, the herald often finds itself
called upon to undertake various tasks on behalf of
her deity, often involving assassination, a task for
which Kkkal is particularly well suited. To guard its
interests in Kan Thet, Kkkal has amassed a sizable
number of spiders and narleths, all loyal to the goblins
that reside there. Travelers to the region had best
THE D I V I N E &T HE DEFEA T ED
Strike of Vengeance (Ex): If Sethris' Herald is
damaged in combat, the next successful strike it
makes against the foe who inflicted the damage will
deal maximum damage.
Summon Spiders (Sp): Once per day Sethris'
Heralld may summon up to 12 hit dice of monstrous
spiders (or wolf spiders) in any combination. Thus, it
could summon one 12 HD spider, two 6 HD spiders,
twelve 1 HD spiders or any combination thereof.
Web spifier (Ex) : n e narleth can spit a streamof
sticky webblng froman orifice located between its man-
dibles. The webblng stnkes anyone directly l n front of the
monster up to a distance of 40 feet, unless a target can make
a succeessful Reflex save ( E 17). Anyone hit by the
webbing IS entangled immediately, requiring no less than
three successful Strength rolls ( E 16) to break free. Each
attempted Strength roll takes the
place of a move action.
of Scarn. And so she and the goblins nursed their
hatred and bitterness toward the world together, and
the Spider Queen was content to retire to her own
corner of the ethereal plane thereafter.
S e h dwells on the ethereal plane, in a great web
that connects to other planes, to Scamand even to worlds
beyond.Herrealmisalabynnthofflne,silkysa-ands.Atthe
centerofthisgreatwebliestheonlyplacethatmightrightly
becalled Sethns' home: Nathal, the city of webs. It is here
that Setkns brings her faithful when they die, and it IS from
here that she ~cty~ the manYhaPpenltwsofthe tnortal
world. Ths 1sa Place that tn~rtals seein their nighmares
and where even gods fear to tread.
Nathal is a dark, forbiddmg place. The only illumina-
tion comes fromlumlnwent, silky webs that are the only
means of movement fromplace to place. Travel is dlfhcult,
since a single wrong turncan end with the traveler
being trapped in the web. Travel is
also dangerous, slnce all man-
ner of arachnids reside in
Nathal'sstrands, includmgspi-
ders of all sizes, as well as
Sethns is an extremely
bebeliths, narlethsandretriev-
bitter goddess. Spawned from
ers. Some are loyal to S e b
amalignant couplingbetween
but others are merely vsitors,
Behnethandademon-lord, exploringthewebinthehope
the VenomQueen's birth
of finding exciting prey.
Visitors are welcome to
was anything but pleasant.
Nathal, so long as they prove
Because of her violent heri-
able to navigate its twists and
tage, Sethris found little
turns without incident. Most
acceptance among the di-
beingswhowlndupherecome
vine folk of Scam. As a
result, her lifewas largely
insearchofvengeance, though
one of paln and misety,
Sethris isinfamously fickleand
has been known to place un-
since she was effectively
deniod the worship that worthypetitionerslnthedepths
of her web, fromwhence it is
sustained the other gods.
unlikely they will ever escape.
During the course of the DI-
vine War, however, she sought an
Sethris does not get on
end to thismiserable existence. After
well with most of the other
gods; her mother, Belsameth,
the death of their god, she approached the
elves, offenngtobecometheirpatron. She thought
cannot stand the sight of her due to the wretched
the match ag done, asshe hadapenchant forrembution,
memories it evokes of her time with the demon
but the elves spurned her advances, leaving her bereft of
prince who became the Spider Queen's father. Vangal
worshippers yet agam. This angered her so much that she
and Chardun would destroy her if they could, for
created the vile narleths, arachnid beasts meant to hunt
slaying so hated a demigoddess would do little to
down and destroy all elves.
disturb the divine truce. Corean and Madriel find her
Soon after her disastrous encounter with the
unclean, and Tanil wants to exterminate all of her
elves, Sethris encountered the strange tribe of spider-
creations. Even those sympathetic to her posl-
eye goblins, deep in the swamps Of
Though tion find her difficult to deal with. He&&, though
he appreciates just vengeance, considers her petty
initially repulsed by these ugly beings, she was sur-
pr'sed to find that they had come to revere and chaotic, and Enkili thinks her far too miserable
to be any fun.
granting her power and connection with the mortals
Sethds' Worship and
Worshippers
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEUI - GODS
ana sAvatar
I
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
Saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
speed:
Feats:
ClimateMkrrain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Domains:
Holy Symbol:
Advancement Range:
Medium Outsider (Avatar)
20d8+60 (220 hp)
+17 (+13 Dex, +4 Improved Initiative)
40 ft., fly 120 f t . (perfect)
38 (+I3 Dex, +5 natural,+5 deflection, +5dodge)
Prismatic blade +33/+281+23/+18 melee;
+33/+28/+231+18 ranged
h k Made ld6t8; @ilk Zdl(X12 +priwnatic yxay
5 f t . by 5 f t . 15 f t .
@ills, voice of butterflies, cloud mastery, spells,
robe of rainbows, prismatic flash
Damage reduction 301+3, fast healing 6,
spell resistance 30
Demigods avatw, divine favor 1, divine size, divine
telepathy, divine Vision, divine langwge
Fort +15, Ref +25, Will +1?
Str 16, Dex 36, Con 16, lnt 20, Wis 24, Cha 34
Animal EmpaHly +36, Balance +30, Climb +32,
Concentration +26, Diplomacy +20, Gather In
formation +24, Heal +18, Intuit Direction +18,
Jump +22, Knowledge (arcam) +20, Knowledge
(nature)+20,Listen+30,MoveSilentIy+22,Scry
+24, Search +28, Sense Motive +20, Spellcraft
+20, Spot +20, Wilderness h e +20
Chai nSpdl ,Empower Spel l ,Fl ~A~Weapon
F i n e (rapier), Improved Critical (rapier), Im
proved Initiative, Twin Spell
Solitary (unique)
20
Standard
Always neutral good
Air, Fey, Rainbow*
A rainbow
None
Any
Descnptjon
During the ritanswar, the skies above Scarn
-
were as horrible and bloody a battlefield as the land.
The world was covered in darkness for weeks at a time
as Enkili and Lethene battled each other with ever
greater and more violent storms. Madriel and Gulaben
cast spears of sunlight and sent fearsome cyclones
against each other. Gradually, the divine forces be-
gan to gain the upper hand, but the devastation
wrought by their aerial battles remained.
Vast stretches of Scarn were reduced to waste-
land. Ravaged by floods, baked by the sun and scoured
by fierce windstorms, once fertile regions were trans-
formed into deserts. Plains became swamps.
Lightning-blasted forests were transformed into smol-
dering ruin. Crops were wiped out and thousands
starved. Knowing that, although the divine races had
won the war, their efforts would be in vain if the
people of the land perished, Madriel turned for aid to
her consort, a powerful fae noble with substantial
elemental powers named Syal. Together, they hit
upon a scheme to aid the people of the land.
The pair produced a divine offspring who would
maintain and guard the clouds and bring fair weather
to Madriels followers. This new goddess, Syhana,
quickly grew to maturity and set to restoring Scarns
weather to its normal state. Under her fathers direc-
tion, Syhana also assumed the guardianship of those
good-aligned fey who had survived the war, aiding
them as they went into hiding and struggled to
survive.
Restoring Scarns proper weather proved a near-
impossible task. Enkili and Lethenes cyclones still
raged, spawning dozens of lesser storms. Chaotic
weather lashed Scarn, seemingly at random, and only
Syhanas direct intervention could prevent it. While
she could easily create clouds, Syhana could not
prevent the winds from scattering them before they
produced rain, and she could not be everywhere at
once.
Frustrated, the goddess began to despair until
one of her fey allies told her about the quillflies, a rare
species of insect whose nectar could be used to seed
clouds and bring rain. Seeking out the quillflies,
Syhana found their numbers severely depleted but
also, to her delight, discovered that the reports were
true-the creatures nectar could indeed be used to
summon rain.
The Cloudmaiden took several of the quillflies
and imbued them with divine power, causing them to
grow into man-size crystalline butterflies with a fey
intelligence. These she called skyquills, and they
were charged with the task of raising and protecting
their cousins, the quillflies, then using their nectar to
seed the clouds and so bring forth rain. Since that day,
the skyquills have been seen as sacred emissaries of
both Syhana and her mother, Madriel, and their
appearance is considered a good omen. The planting
of butterfly bushes to attract quillflies is considered a
highly auspicious act by Syhana and Madriels faith-
ful.
Syhanas avatar manifests on Scarn as a tall and
beautiful young woman dressed in a flowing irides-
cent robe. The Cloudmaiden has long black hair and
crystal-bright eyes, but her multicolored butterfly
wings are her best-known feature. Protruding from
the edges of the wings are Syhanas deadly quills,
which regenerate about as fast as she can shoot them.
The Lady of Color manifests in the Scarred Land
in response to disruptions in the normal weather or
danger to her servitors. When she manifests, Syhana
rarely walks the land of Scarn, instead preferring to
travel her rainbow paths. Syhana is a very friendly
and good-natured goddess, and her avatar may often
be found visiting the castles of powerful cloud or
storm giants, the cloud lairs of important aerial crea-
tures or even Scarns few remaining fey courts.
lnvocatjon Benefjt
A worshipper who invokes Syhana for one full
round casts any spells involving weather or chro-
THE DIIVINE &. THE DEFEATED
matic effects (fog cloud, lightning bolt, prismatic spray,
whirlwind, etc.) as if she were one caster level higher.
Only one level can be gained for each use of this
benefit.
Prismatic Flash (Su): Syhana may release a
powerful flash of prismatic energy from her wings as
a full round action once every 2d4 rounds. Every
being within 60 feet is affected bv this flash and must
Combat
save as if touching a prismtic sphere spell (DC 32).
- - -. -. .
:Syhana, ever a peaceful demigoddess, shuns vio- Prismatjc Blade
lence and combat, using misdirection and magic to
confiJse her foes or simply flying away to avoid need-
less battles. The Cloudmaiden usually travels with an
entolurage of skyquills and other good or neutral fey.
When expecting danger, the Syhana may travel with
powerful cloud-dwelling creatures, such as cloud and
storm giants or even small silver dragons.
(Quills (Su): In ranged
comlbat, Syhana releases a
spray of colorful quills from
her wings in a 60-foot cone.
Any opponent within the
cone must make a Will save
(IX 32) or be blinded for
2d4 rounds in addition to
taking normal quill damage. Al-
ternately, asingle quill may be shot at
an opponent within 200 feet without
any blinding effect. An opponent
struck by either type of quill is affected
as though struck with a prismtic spray
(DC 32).
Voice of Butterflies (Ex): Syhanas
buzzing-crystalline voice has a disorient-
ing effect on her opponents. If Syhana
casts no spells in a round, she may sing to
conhse her opponents, as the spell con-
fu.sion (DC 30), within 90 feet. In
addition, Syhana may perform any
bardic music talent as a 20th-level bard.
ICloud Mastery (Su): Syhana may
tread on clouds or walk the rainbow
paths at will. She may create or alter
cloutcls at will as a free action (treat as
the jog cloud spell). The Cloudmaiden
may see through any fog or cloud as if it
did not exist.
level. sorcerer. She does not need materia
components for these spells.
Spell-like Abilities: Syhana may cast color,
rainbow, weather control or prismatic spells at will
as spell-like abilities. These spells are cast as if by
a 20th-level sorcerer.
Robe of Rainbows: Syhanas robe of swirling
light and color provides her with a +5 deflection
bonus. In addition, the robe changes color to blend in
with the surroundings, providing a constant +10
circumstance bonus to the Hide skill. As a standard
action, the robe may bend light around the wearer,
functioning as an improved invisibility spell.
Description: Syhanas sword is imbued with the
essence of the rainbow, causing the infinitely thin
blade to rapidly shift colors.
Powers: An opponent hit with this +5 keen
rapier is also affected with a prismatic spray spell (DC
29).
Spells: Syhana casts spells as a 20th-
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
3
d
9-
Huge Outsider (Air, Electricity, Good)
Hit Dice: 12d8+48 (120 hp)
Initiative: +2
Speed:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
50 ft., fly 50 ft. average
14 (-2 size, +4 deflection, +2 dexterity)
Storms Edge +21/+16/+11 melee; +14/+4/
+4 ranged
Storms Edge 4d6+4 +Id6 lightning +spe
cial; Lightning Bolts 6d6
10ft. by IO Ft. / 15 ft.
Weather conbd, spdls, lightning bdk, q i c items
Damage reduction 20/+2, spell resistance 25
Fort +12, Ref +lo, Will +11
Str 25, Dex 14,Con 14, lnt 20, WE 16,Cha 24
Listen +18, Spot +18, Concentration +I?, Diplo
macy+26, Knowledge(religion) +15, Knowledge
(xcana) +15, Knowledge(p1anes) +IS,Spellcraft
+17, Sense Motive +18, Bluff +22
Combat Reflexes, Enlarge Spell, Flyby At
tack, Quicken Spell
Feats:
Climate/Terrain: Any
Challenge Rating: 10
Organization: Solitary (unique)
Treasure: Stand a r d
Alignment: Always neutral good
Advancement Range: None
Description
Syhanas Herald was once a mighty sto
named Korlan, a member of the Hundred
Ones, giants who served the titans. During the
Titanswar, Korlan fought in the name of Lethene,
Dame of Storms. When Lethene fell, however, Korlan
knew his time was short and he fled, carving a swath
of destruction across Scam, casting foul weather
upon peaceful villages and farms.
At last, Korlan came upon the demigoddess
Syhana and flung himself upon her, hoping to avenge
himself upon Syhanas mother, Madriel. Try as he For decades, Korlan wandered the Scarred Lands,
might, however, Korlan could not hit he agile &mi-
his fate. Unlike the other celestians,
goddess- She flew fromhis grasp, the laughing Korlan felt no the divine races, for he had
and making rude gestures at the frustrated Korlan.
grown tired of meaningless destmction. he wan-
Then the loudmaiden began t
a haunting dered, his sorrow grew, for he saw the pain and suffering
Out love lost to the ravages Of war. so that he and his masters hadcreated. And it came topass
enchanted was that he found
that Korlan repented of his transgressions, tormented
to move Or look
By the time he regained his by the fact that he could do nothing to make amends.
One day as Korlan was walked across a vast
senses, Korlan stood before Enkili along with the
other Hundred-Handed Ones, given over for judg-
wasteland, he once more encountered Syhana, the
ment by the wily Syhana.
Cloudmaiden.
Enkili inflicted a terrible punishment upon the
Look behind you, Korlan, whispered Syhana.
giants, transforming their flesh into clouds, their
As the celestian turned, his eyes grew wide as he
blood into rain, their voices into thunder. Even as his
beheld a wondrous sight. His every step had brought
fellow giants writhed in agony, Korlan stood tall,
rain and life back to the devastated wasteland, cut-
accepting Enkilis judgment without fear. Thus he
ting agreen swath through the ruined terrain. Flowers
and the other giants were transformed intocelestians,
bloomed, eager streams rushed and sparkled, birds
beings without substance, their existence controlled
sang and grass grew. The music of Syhanas voice
by the random whims of nature.
echoed in Korlans ears.
THE DIIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Your sorrow and contrition have brought life
and beauty back to the land. Serve now as my herald,
Korlan, and together weshall heal this broken realm.
1;eeling emotions that he had thought long dead,
Korlan fell to his knees, and his tears rained down on the
land. With a touch, Syhana reformed the giants body,
bringing solid formto the celestians clouds. While the
demigoddess could not entirely counter Enkilis curse,
Syhauiadid what she could to restore the giants sundered
form.
Since that time, Korlan has served as Syhanas
Herald. The giant now appears as a huge humanoid
made: of semisolid clouds. Lightning crackles up his
arms and in his pure blue eyes. Korlan wields a deep
blue greatsword called S toms Edge. He is often found
on Scarn bringing needed rain personally to drought-
strickLen areas. Korlan acts as Syhanas messenger to
conviey her directions to skyquill servitors, fey allies
and powerful cloud-dwelling creatures.
Combat
Syhanas Herald knows that Enkilis curse makes
him physically weaker than many of the aerial crea-
tures. Because of this, the Herald has become an expert
diploimat, talking his way out of difficult situations.
When forced into battle, Syhanas Herald keeps his
distance to maximize his long reach and lightning bolt
abilicy. The herald has no qualms about fleeing combat
if his, opponents gain the upper hand.
Weather Control (Su): The herald is capable of
surrounding himself with strong winds as a free ac-
tion. Anyone within 50 feet of the herald moves at
half his normal speed. Thrown or missile weapons
used in the area of effect suffer a -6 to their attack
rolls. Tiny or smaller flying creatures within the area
are bllown out of the air and injured by falling (see
Core Rulebook 11, page 112).
Spells: Syhanas Herald may cast spells as a 12th-
level :sorcerer. He prefers spells that channel lightning
or are: air- and weather-related.
Lightning Bolts (Su): Syhanas Herald is able to
throw 6d6 lightning bolts at opponents at will.
Stomis Edge
Description: The herald wields a huge sky-blue
greatsword called Storms Edge.
Eowers: The weapon acts as a +3 greatsword of
shocking burst. Any creature struck by the weapon
must make a Reflex save (DC 18) or become caught
in a whirlwind that stuns and immobilizes the victim
for 2d14rounds.
Butterfly Famjljars
Syhana often grants her wizard and sor-
cerer followers butterfly familiars as a sign of
her favor. These butterflies are about the size
of a closed fist and are usually very colorful.
Rumor holds that if a wizard were to abandon
or betray Syhana, his familiar would leave
him, never to return.
Possession of a butterfly familiar allows
the spellcaster access to Syhanas rainbow
paths. In addition, the familiar grants the
character +1 Dexterity and Charisma.
Butterfly: SZ D Magical beast; HD 1/
4d8; Init +3 (Dex); Spd fly 20; AC 17 (+ 4
size, Dex); Atknone; SVFort +2 Ref +2 Will
+O; Str 3, Dex 16, Con 10, Int 0, Wis 10, Cha
14. Skills: Spot +lo, Move Silently +12.
Syhanas Worshjp and Worshjppers
Syhana is worshipped primarily by farmers and rural
inhabitants who rely upon rain and fair weather for their
livelhood. Theseworshippers often plant a few butterfly
bushes on their lands to honor the goddess. (However, the
quillllies secret is known to few, if any; the insects are
considered sacred to Syhana and Madriel.) Many desert
tri bes pay homage to the Cloudmaiden, as well. Such tri bes
seerainfall as a sacred event marked with raucous celebra-
tions and feasting.
Becauseof Syhanas patronage during the Titanswar,
many good and neutral fey ally with the demigoddess.
While these fey are not true worshippers, they often act in
Syhanas interests and respect her followers. Finally, Syhana
has many powerful cloud-dwelling allies, such as cloud and
stormgiants. Rare on Scam and all but unknown on the
continent of Ghelspad, silver dragons are among Syhanas
most powerful fnends. Not all of these creatures venerate
the Cloudmaiden, but Syhana can call upon a significant
number of such creatures if needed.
Some scholars say that Syhana creates rainbws after
storms to remind the divine races that she opposes any who
would try to control the weather. The truth, however, is
that the Cloudmaiden maintains pathways crafted from
the rainbows themselves so that her servitors may travel
around Scarn. Any of Syhanas nonhumanoid servitors
may employ these pathways if they so desire. It is unknown
where these colorful bands begin or what secret lies at their
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
destination, but the roads allow the Cloudmaidens semi-
torsadegreeofsafetyandorganizationastheyproceedwith
their work.
Syhana has no organized church on Scam. Priests of
the Cloudmaiden include farmers, shamans of desert tribes
and mountain-dwelling folk. In largetowns or important
farming villages, it is not uncommon to have a full-time
priest of Syhana associated with a local temple to Madriel.
Priests of Syhana are well respected because of their role in
helping the goddess bring rain and good harvests.
Syhana does not possess her own planar realm,
instead occupying Rainbows End, a huge and colorful
castle located in Madriels realm, the Citadel of the
Sun. It is said that the rainbow paths of Scarn all lead
to this castle, allowing Syhana and her servitors to
travel the breadth of the Scarred Lands.
The Cloudmaiden maintains excellent relations with
her mother, Madriel, and the two often work together. She
alsogetsalongwellwithTanilandrespectsCorean, though
she finds the Champion a bit too stdf and lawful. Unlike
most gods, who tend to distrust Denev, Syhana has very
good relations with the Earth Mother, oken visiting the
slumbering titaness in dreams.
Syhana does not get along with any of the evil gods,
andthereisaspecialanimositybetweenherandndlsameth.
The Slayer brings only darkness and death and is the polar
opposite of Madriel, so Syhanacannot help but despise her
evil. The Cloudmaiden has a mixed relationship with
Enkili, who also controls storms and winds, but whose
whimsical nature sometimes leads to cham that Syhana is
often charged with correcting.
The Rainbow Paths of Syhana
Syhana, as the demigoddess of clouds,
maintains rainbow paths that crisscross the
skies of Scarn. These paths connect in major
stormy areas, and they allow the
Cloudmaidens followers to quickly travel
across Scarn to perform their duties. I t is said
that the rainbow paths often deteriorate in
areas of little rainfall, such as deserts, making
them dangerous to travel in those locations.
Active, low-lying paths can sometimes be
seen from the ground in the form of rainbows.
Syhana grants some mortals the ability to
walk these paths. Beings traveling the rain-
bow paths treat them as well-made roads for
the purpose of determining how far they can
travel per day. The rainbow paths are full of
twists and turns, making them very confusing
to travel. Any creature that has been granted
the ability to travel the path, however, knows
instinctively which direction to travel as long
as he keeps his destination in mind. Further-
more, travelers of the rainbow paths are well
protected against attack, as the paths are
guarded and maintained by skyquills.
Legends hold that the rainbow paths be-
gin at the base of Syhanas castle in the Citadel
of the Sun. Creatures that are able to success-
fully navigate the confusing twists of the paths
may find themselves in Rainbows End stand-
ing before the Lady of Color herself.
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
A number of other lesser demigods are wor-
shipped on Scam. Most are even more local or
specialized than the gods previously discussed and are
not peally players in the power struggles of Scarn.
These deities are listed here in abbreviated form.
Aspharal, Demigod of Flowers
Said to be a skyquill raised to demigod status by
Syhanaand Madriel, this deity is in charge of oversee-
ing the blooming of flowers in the spring and the
maintenance of their color and beauty for as long as
possible. She is worshipped by some elves, good-
aligned druids and clerics of Madriel.
Alignment: Neutral good
Domains: Plants
Holy Symbol: A multicolored collection of flowers
The Beastlords
It is said that the more intelligent and advanced
of aniimals worship the Beastlords, perfect examples
of their species who serve the gods in their various
domains and look to the health and safety of their
followers on Scarn. These paragons include Cat,
Dog, Wolf, Eagle, Bear and a number of other
sham;anic/totemic creatures. They have few human
worshippers, though a number of druids pay them
tribute. As neutral deities, the Beastlords have no
domains.
Alignment: Neutral
tloly Symbol: A stylized imageof the creaturerepresented
Dshsin, the Desert Wind
The Ukrudan tribesmen believe that Dshan is
the living embodiment of the ferocious winds that
scour their lands. Others have suggested that Dshan
might: actually be a surviving fragment of a titan, such
as Lethene or Gulaben, that either has become a
sentient entity on its own or seeks to reunite with the
imprisoned titan.
Alignment: Lawful neutral
Domains: Air, Earth
Holy Symbol: The imageof a small whirlwind or tornado
Fraelhja, the Snow Queen
]mal Wheatsheaf, Demjgod of Farms
A more personal and limited deity than Madriel,
Imal is worshipped in the agricultural regions of Vesh
and Darakeene. Some claim that he is a son of Denev
and an earth elemental or dao lord, but that his
parents have kept this secret for fear of provoking the
gods, who imprisoned the elementals and djinn.
Alignment: Neutral good
Domains: Plant, Earth
Holy Symbol: A single stalk of wheat
Katashama, Demigod of the Hearth
Widely considered to be more a household guard-
ian or protective spirit than a true deity, Katashama
is most popular in Dunahnae, Darakeene and remote
portions of the Calastian Empire. Katashama has few
clerics-his worshippers are peasants who maintain a
small shrine in his honor, hoping that his protection
will bring luck, prosperity and large, healthy families.
Alignment: Lawful good
Domains: Protection, Fire
Holy Symbol: A hearth with a lit fire
Laathsaal, the Crawljng One
In addition to honoring the memory of their
creator, Mormo, many asaatthi also worship this
wicked demigod, whom they believe to be one of
their own number, elevated to divine status by Mormo
in a last act of defiance as she was torn apart by the
gods. In the Serpent Mothers absence, Laathsaal
protects his people and helps them in their quest to
find and reunite her sundered corpse. Laathsaal is also
worshipped by a small number of hags.
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Domains: Animal, Death
Holy Symbol: A fanged serpents mouth
Luchanjg, Demigod of the
Mjredwellers
The evil and dangerous miredwellers worship
this beast, which is said to actually live on Scarn. A
huge, vastly powerful miredweller, Luchanig is also
an expert in poison and teaches his people how to use
the various herbs and dangerous plants, fungi and
molds found in the swamps.
Some Albadians and other dwellers in cold north-
em climes believe that neither the gods nor the titans
cared about their realm, and so worship a god of the
snow and cold, whom they believe protects her fol-
lowers and punishes the unfaithful with death by
freezing. Fraelhia is portrayed as a beautiful, white-
haired woman swathed in white huor fur and crowned
with ii circlet set with icy blue gems.
Alignment: Chaotic neutral
Domains: Air, Chaos
Holy Symbol: A single perfect snowflake
Alignment: Chaotic evil
Domains: Earth, Water
Holy Symbol: A red serpents eye
Otossal, the Bone Master
Unlike the relatively benign Nemorga, Otossal
is an evil demigod of death, worshipped by some
necromancers, who pray to the Bone Master for aid
when casting their foul spells. A small cult of necro-
mancers in Glivid Autel worships Otossal, though
CHAPTER THREE: THE DEMI - GODS
most of their fellows believe that Chardun and
Belsameth are better patron deities.
others who rely on the harmony of lines, shapes,
colors and shades. He is known to be the supreme
artist, capable of giving shape to any image, idea or
thought. He is believed to be a child of Enkili, though
no one can be sure who his other parent is.
Alignment: Lawful evil
Domains: Death, Evil
Holv Svmbol: A horned demons skull
, .
Tamul, the Old Man of the Desert
Said by some to be a son of Corean (an assertion
that is bitterly opposed by Coreans clerics and pala-
dins), Tamul protects the animals of the desert and
other arid regions. Some Ukrudan tribesmen and
other nomadic groups pay homage to Tamul, hoping
that he will keep their camels healthy and happy.
Alignment: Lawful good
Domains: Air, Animals
Holy Symbol: A yellow circle on a pale blue field
Trelu, Demigod of Formand Desjgn
Alignment: Chaotic good
Domains: Knowledge, Luck
Holy Symbol: A paintbrush
Volskalka, the Rjder
The riders of the Kelder Steppes believe that
Volskalka was a skilled warrior and leader who was
granted immortality and divine powers by Tanil the
Huntress. He oversees the health of the riders horses
and aids them in battle and when hunting.
Alignment: Lawful neutral
Domains: Animals, Strength
Holy Symbol: A pair of crossed lances
Worshipped almost exclusively in large cities,
Trelu is a god of artists, architects, sculptors and
CHAPTER FOWR: DIVINE GIFTS
New Domains
Constructs Domajn
Deity: Nalthalos
Granted Powers: Rebuke or command con-
structs as an evil cleric rebukes undead. The cleric
may use these abilities a total number of times per day
equal to his Charisma modifier +3. This ability may
be used a number of times equal to the number of
rebuke attempts available to an evil cleric of equal
level. Clerics also gain the ability to construct any
type of construct, even those that normally require
arcane spells.
1 Invisibility to Constructs**. Constructs can't
detect one subject per level.
2 Stop Golem**. As hold person but on golems.
3 Shout. Deafens all within cone and deals 2d6
4 Strength of Nalthalos**. Subject gains ld8+4
5 Transfer Sentience**. Subject and target
6 Heal Construct**. As the spell heal but on
7 Reconstruct**. As the spell resurrection but
8 Iron Body. Body becomes living iron (see
9 Steal Control**. Steal control of any con-
damage.
temporary strength.
golem exchange minds.
constructs.
affecting constructs.
Core Rulebook I , page 2 18).
struct in sight.
Domjnatjon Domain
Deity: Chardun
Granted Power: The cleric may rebuke or com-
mand members of his own race as he rebukes or
commands undead. Chaotic- or good-aligned targets
may make a Will save (DC 10 +cleric's Cha modifier
+half the cleric's level) to avoid the effect. This effect
never results in the destruction of the creatures re-
buked or commanded. This ability rnay be used a
number of times equal to the cleric's rebukelcom-
mand attempts per day.
1 Command. One subject obeys one-word com-
mand for one round.
2 Rend the Sovereign Soul*. Weakens victim's
Will to resist.
3 Chardun's Torments**. Victim takes subdual
damage and suffers penalties from pain.
Fist of Iron.** Transforms one fist into an
iron club.
4 Lesser Geas. Commands subject of 7 HD or
less.
5 Dominate Person. Controls humanoid tele-
pathically.
Mind Fog. Subjects in fog get -10 Wis, Will
checks.
6 Geas/Quest. As lesser gem, plus it affects any
Visage of the Overlord**. Surrounds the
7 Incite". Enlists a large group to achieve a
8 Power of the Overlord**. Grants great
9 Dominate Monster. As dominate person, but
creature.
caster in an aura of command and competence.
specified goal.
strength but slowly corrupts the victim's soul.
any creature.
Dream Domain
Deity: Erias
Granted Powers: Once per night, while sleep-
ing, you may attempt a Scry check (DC 20) to gain
the answer to some question, as per the spell diuina-
tion. You require at least 3 hours sleep to use this
divine gift. This is a supernatural ability.
Dream Domain Spells
1 Sleep. Put 2d4 HD of creatures into comatose
2 Minor Image. As silent image plus some sound.
3 Modify Memory. Changes 5 minutes of
4 Phantasmal Killer. Fearsome illusion kills
5 Dream. Sends message to anyone sleeping.
6 Nightmare. Sends vision causing Id10 HD
7 Vision. As legend lorebut quicker and strenu-
8 Maze. Traps subject in extradimensional maze.
9 Weird. Asphantasmalkillerbutaffectsallwithin
slumber.
subject's memories.
subject or deals 3d6 damage.
damage.
ous.
30 feet.
Entrancement Domain
Deities: Drendari, Idra, Manawe
Granted Power: Overwhelming presence: the
cleric has the supernatural ability to gain an enhance-
ment bonus to Charisma that is equal to her level.
Activating the power is a free action and the power
is usable once per day. This power lasts for a length of
time necessary to use the bonus granted on a single
roll. Thus, it may last an entire evening if used on a
Diplomacy roll during a dinner, or but a single round
if used to augment an undead turning attempt.
Entrancement Domain Spells
1 Charm Person. Makes one person your friend.
Hypnotism. Fascinates 2d4 HD of creatures.
2 Commanding Presence*. Subject gains ld4+1
Enthrall. Captivates all within 100 feet +10
3 Suggestion. Compels subject to follow stated
Siren Song**. Causes one target/level to be
Charisma for 1 hour/level.
feet/level.
course of action.
drawn inexorably toward the caster.
THE DIVINE tk THE DEFEATED
4. Emotion. Arouses strong emotion in subject.
51 Dominate Person. Controls humanoid tele-
Mind Fog. Subject in fog gets -10 Wis, Will
6 Mass Suggestion. Assuggestion, plus one/level
who
8 Greater Planar Binding. As lesser planar bzd-
9 Gate. Connects two planes for travel or sum-
ing, but up to 24 HD.
moning.
pathecall y.
checks. J udgment Domain
Deity: Hedrada
Granted Power: Sense Motive is a class skill for
you. In addition, you may make a true strike (as the
spell) once per day against anyone who has wounded
a free action, although you must declare it before you
make your attack roll. This power counts as a spell-
1 Prevarications Bounty*. Causes the tongue
2 Hedradas Balance*. Protects willing recipi-
3 Searing Light. Ray deals ld8/two levels, more
4 Discern Lies. Reveals deliberate falsehoods.
5 True Seeing. See all things as they really are.
6 Divine Talion**. Enemies attacks are revis-
7 Forcecage. Cube of force imprisons all inside.
8 Mind Blank. Subject is immune to mental/
9 Imprisonment. Entombs subject beneath the
subjects.
view the dancer.
speciiied goal.
30 feet. like ability.
Ries Dance Of Seduction*. charms
i Incite** Enlists a large group to achieve a
you within 24 hours. Invoking the mueshke effect is
8 Mass Chrm. As Charmmonster, but all within
51 Convert*. Subject gains belief in your god.
Fey Domain
of the victim to swell when the victim lies.
ent from emotional biases.
against undead.
Deity: Syhana
Granted Power: The cleric gains a +4 sacred/
profane bonus on all saving throws vs. spell-like
abilities used by fey. Knowledge (fey) and Knowledge
(nature) are class skills.
1 Charm Person. Makes one person your friend.
2! Invisibility. Subject is invisible for 10 min-
?i Snare. Creates a magical booby trap.
41 Confusion. Makes subject behave oddly for
5 Polymorph Self. As polymorph other but you
utes/level or until it attacks.
ited upon them.
one round/level.
assume the form of a different creature.
emotional magic and scrying.
earth.
6 Amnesia**. Target loses all memories.
Rainbow Domain
i Summon Natures Ally VI1 (Hornsaw uni-
68 Ottos Irresistible Dance. Forces subject to
9 Shapechange. Transforms you into any crea-
Deity: Syhana
Granted Power: The cleric gains +2 sacred/
profane bonus to all saving throws vs. spells affecting
vision and is immune to all forms of magical blind-
ness.
1 Color spray. Knocks unconscious, blinds or
stuns ld6 weak creatures.
2 Glitterdust. Blinds creatures, outlines invis-
ible creatures.
Hypnotic pattern. Fascinates 2d4+1 HD/level
Of creatures.
corn only). Calls creature to fight.
dance.
ture and changes forms once per round.
Gateways Domain
Deity: Nemorga
Granted Power: Open Lock and Search are class
skills for you. You receive a +4 divine bonus to all
saving throws and attack rolls made while standing
on the threshold or doorstep of a door, gateway or
other portal.
3 Fly. Subject flies at speed of 90.
4 Rainbow Pattern. Lights prevent 24 HD of
creatures from attacking or moving away.
5 Shield of Color**. Creates a shimmering shield
that protects the caster from attack and shadow
magic.
6 Control Weather. Changes weather in local
area.
7 Prismatic Spray. Rays hit subjects with a
variety of effects.
8 Prismatic Wall. Walls colors have array of
effects.
9 Prismatic Sphere. As prismatic wall, but sur-
rounds on all sides.
31 Hold Portal. Holds door shut.
i! Knock. Opens locked or magically sealed door.
2b Glyph of Warding. Inscription harms those
4 Dimensional Anchor. Bars extradimensional
5 Wall of Force. Wall is immune to damage.
6 Word of Recall. Teleports you back to desig-
7 Plane Shift. Up to eight subjects travel to
who ]pass it.
movement.
natecl place.
another plane.
Secrets Domajn
Deities: Idra
Granted Power: Once per day, clerics of secrets
can receive a truthful answer to any single question.
The question can be asked only of characters who
share a language with the cleric. The person ques-
tioned may omit information or word her answer in a
misleading manner, but she must answer and cannot
lie. Characters of level equal to or greater than the
cleric get a Will save (DC equal to 10 +the clerics
Charisma modifier +one-half the clerics level) to
refuse to answer, but they still cannot lie.
1 Detect Secret Doors. Reveals hidden doors
within 60 feet.
Message. Whispered conversation at a dis-
tance.
2 Dead Mans Eyes*. View the 1.ast minutes of
a corpses life from its view.
Detect Thoughts. Allows listening to sur-
face thoughts.
3 Mind Raid*. Allows reading of deep thoughts.
4 Discern Lies. Reveals deliberate falsehoods.
Mirror Safe*. Creates an extradimensional
5 Inquisition*. Target must answer three ques-
Prying Eyes. ld4 floating eyes +l/level scout
6 True Seeing. See all things as they really are.
7 Sequester. Subject is invisible to sight and
8 Discern Location. Exact location of creature
Mind Blank. Subject is immune to mental/
9 Mind Share**. Allows caster to get truthful
space to store items.
tions truthfully.
for you.
scrying.
or object.
emotional magic and scrying.
answers to any questions asked of subject.
Shadow Domajn
Deities: Drendari
Granted power: Add your level to Hide and
1 Reshape Shadow*. Changes the shape of a
Shades Sight*. Creature touched may look
Move Silently skill rolls while in shadow.
natural shadow.
from nearby shadows.
CHAPTER FOWR: DIVINE GI FTS
I
2 Gloom*. Creates an area of shadowy light
Animate Shadow*. Shadows become ropes
Shadow Strike*. Damage inflictedonashadow
Shadow Touch*. Caster has Strength-drain-
4 Shadow Form of Lyrand. Caster turns him-
Shadow Shield*. Protects the caster from
5 Curtain of Darkness*. Creates a black wall
Imbue Shadow*. Turns an ordinary shadow
6 Shadow Smash*. Permanently turns any ob-
7 Shadow Walk*. Step into shadow to travel
8 Shadow Twin*. Turns a creatures shadow
9 Eclipse*. Causes the sun(s) in the sky to be
around a touched object.
that entangle.
is transferred to its owner.
ing touch.
self into a natural shadow.
sight and scrying.
that blocks sight and scrying.
into a shadow creature.
ject into a shadow version of itself.
rapidly.
into a hostile twin.
eclipsed.
Vengeance Domajn
Deities: Sethris
Granted Power: If you have been harmed by a
target in combat you may smite the foe during the
following round, as per the spell holy smite. Any
creature may be affected by this ability.
1 Shield of Faith. Aura grants +2 or higher
deflection bonus.
2 Knock. Opens locked or magically sealed door.
3 Speak with Dead. Corpse answers one ques-
4 Dimensional Anchor. Bars extradimensional
5 Mark of J ustice. Designates action that will
6 Vengeance of the Scorned**. Allows caster
7 Spell Turning. Reflects ld4+6 spell levels
8 Discern Location. Exact location of creature
9 Storm of Vengeance. Storm rains acid, light-
tion/two levels.
movement.
trigger curse on subject.
to find and defeat a single individual.
back at caster.
or object.
ning and hail.
TH DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
more than divine the truth. How- damage are immune tothis effect-
The OSes amemo~. ever, sometimes Hedradas priests MatenalComponents: Asmall
find themselves forced to rely on silver mirror
other means of protection. Diwine
talion is a spell that evokes
Hedradas power as god of justice
Enchantment [Mind Affecting]
Level: Brd 5, Fey 6, SorIWi z 6
Componemk V, S
Casting Time: One action
Range: Close (25 ft +5f t 1 2 levels)
in a very direct fashion. The spell Fourfold Forging
Target: One living creature
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell resistance: Yes
itself invokes the power of classic
Transforms the casters sword
Duration: Instantaneous
talion-an eye for an eye, a tooth
into four blades that actin
unison
for a tooth. He who strikes a
Hedradan priest protected by this
spell will feel his sword bite into
his own flesh; she who hurls fire at
Transmutation
Level: CIr 8
Description
I)urlng the Titanswar! a priest so protected will herself Components: v, s, F, DF
Syhanas fey allies employed magi- burn her own flames. Casting Time: One action
cal arrows that could destroy an
Range: Touch
Target. Effect or Area: Weapon touched
enemys memory while leaving him Spell Effect
relatively unharmed. The Lady of protected by Duration: 1 mlnute/level
Cola- was able to coax these 0th-
erwisieshy creatures to teach her
wizartd and bard followers this pow-
erful Imagic. Syhana favors the use
of this spell, as it can eliminate a
dangerous enemy without the use
of force and, occasionally, may
even facilitate the conversion of a
foe.
talion, any damage done to the Saving
None
caster by attackers, through spells Spell resistance: No
or physical attacks, is taken by the
attackers as well. The spell does
not prevent the caster from taking
damage; it merely replicates the
same wounds on those who inflict
them. Anyone who does damage
to the caster must make a Will
saving throw or suffer the same
number of hit points as they in-
fllcted upon the caster.
Replicated attacks retain
DescriPtjon
Legend holds that Corean
forged his blade four times over
uponGolthaggasanvil before the
titan returned to assault him.
While nopriest hassincematched
the work of the Master Forger, the
dedicated smith-priest Pherium
The target of this spell loses
did learn to multiply his power in
all memory of his life. The subject
battle through mystically shaping
retai his and Of his their original properties; damage his blade according to Coreans
skllls, lass abllities~ and lan- taken from afireball will affect the myth.
Spell Ei ff ect
but does not remember
feet an be disPelled only with a
Or miracle
spell.
fireballs caster as fire damage as SpeuEffect
tacker will be unaffected by
Casting fourfold forgmg upon
rebounded attacks (such as a devil, a suitable weapon, usually a sword,
causes it to become four identical
which is immune to fire, taking no
weapons. The caster continues to
damage from the burning hands
wield one of the four blades as
effect he used to injure the caster).
normal and the other three dupli-
However, diwine talion cannot rep-
cate his attack rolls and damage
licate death effects or any other
rolls, including any magical im-
baneful effects that do not inflict
hit point or ability damage. If a
provements the weapon might
spell inflicts hit point or ability alreadypossess. Thus every
damage and also has a secondary
results in four blows and every
miss in four misses. Damage in-
effect (such as the stunning prop-
flicted is multiplied by four. The
erty of sound burst), diwine talion
skill of the wielder does not im-
would strike the attacker with the
prove, but his effects are
damage but not the secondary ef-
multiplied. Any attacks that tar-
fect.
get the dancing swords not held
If the caster is reduced to 0 hit
by the wielder may damage or
points or below by hit point dam-
destroy them as normal, reducing
Hedradas priests have access age this In the the number of blades that the
attacker who caused such damage
wielder may bring to bear. Dam-
must make a successful Fortitude
aged duplicates of the weapon do
SaveorlmmedlatelY be reduced to
not harm the original, however,
0 hit Points- Creatures that are
wher4 they we learfIed* 1s ef-
well. This may mean that the at-
limited wuh,
Djvjne Taljon
Enemies attacbare
revisited upon them.
Abjuration, Necromancy
Level: Clr 7, Judgment 6
Cornponeink V, S, M, DF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Personal
Target: Y DU
Duration: One roundllevel
Descn ptj on
to many spells that assist them in
the word of the L ~ ~ -
giver Most of these spells arent
physical in nature; the average
priest -judge is backed by local law
Cl
and when the spell ends the dupli-
cates simply disappear again.
Focus: The weapon upon
which this spell is used must either
have been forged four times or
attached to its pommel that was
forged four times.
the ImprovedUnarmedStrike feat
while the fist of iron is in effect.
must have a tiny symbolic sword
Heal Construct
As thespellhealbuton
constructs
Fjst of Iron
Conjuration (Healing)
Level: Clr 6, Constructs 6
Components V, S
Transforms o n e ~ s t into
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch
Target: Construct touched
an iron club
Alteration Duration: Instantaneous
Level: Clr 3, Domination 3
Components: S, DF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 1 minutellevel (D)
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
Description
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
Spell Effect
This spell completely repairs
any damaged construct, mending
chipped and cracked parts and
filling in gouges and pockmarks
with fresh materials. It will com-
pletely heal any hit point damage
suffered by a construct. This spell
overrides the magic immunity of
constructs.
Chardun the Slaver rules his
followers with an iron fist and bids
them to do the same. This spell
enables them to literally do just
often cast f i s t of iron before enter- Empower a target to accomplish
ing combat instead of using their
normal weaponry in order to draw
their gods attention and favor. Necromancy
More powerful clerics view this Level : Cl r7
use of the spell as a pathetic dis- C o m P o ~ n ~ V ~ S ~ DF
play of hubris, instead recognizing Casting Time: One round
fist of iron as a spell of last resort, to R a ~ : T o u c h
be used under dire circumstances Target: One living creature
such as when captured ordisarmed. Duration: 1 hour/level (the recipients level,
not casters) or until completion of task
Saving Throw: Wi l l negates (harmless)
This spell temporarily turns Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
one of the casters fists into solid Desc.jptjon
iron. The fist deals damage as a
heavy mace in combat, with a +1
enhancement bonus for every
three levels of the caster (maxi-
mum +3). In addition, the spell
grants a ld4+1 enhancement bo-
nus to Strength. The casters fist
duration, and so he may not hold
anything or perform any gestures
(casting spells with somatic com-
ponents is still possible as long as
The cleric is to have
that. Minor clerics of Chardun
Heros Death
a lastheroic featbeforedying.
Spell Effect
Many are those that would
give their lives to accomplish some
great feat-and indeed, many are
those who do so. For those who
truly desire to change the world
for good or ill, death is an easy
for reasons that remain his own,
the Grey King empowers his
to those who desire it. For a brief
time, those offered the heros death
plete one final task, but at the cost
of their very life.
becomes solid iron for the spells
thing to as the Price. And
with the hand affected by the spell
Priests to Offer that bargain
the clerics other hand is free).
gain tremendous Power 0 om-
tAPTER FOUR: DIVINE GIFTS
Spell Effect
This spell can be cast only on
a person who fully understands
the consequences of his sacrifice; a
potential recipient who does not
comprehend that he will die for-
ever as his share of the bargain
cannot be affected by this spell.
The spell will not work on con-
structs or those who are bereft of
their free will (although free-willed
undead can be affected); the re-
cipient must have made the
decision to sacrifice his own life by
his own free will.
For the spells duration, the
recipient receives a +10 divine
bonus to any and all rolls directly
related to accomplishing his task.
This includes rolls for attack and
damage (but not spell damage),
but only against the foe or organi-
zation the recipient is sworn to
slay; any underlings, pets or the
like are fought as normal. The
recipient also gains 15/+3 damage
reduction, regeneration5 and spell
resistance equal to the casters level
+5. However, at the end of the
spells duration, or once the
recipients task is completed, the
spell recipient dies permanently
(even if undead) .
Those who die as a result of
(or while under the effects of) this
spell cannot be raised, resurrected
or reincarnated, even if they failed
in their task; such is the nature of
the bargain. However, dying in
direct pursuit of ones goal in such
a manner is certain to win a hero
(or villain) a place of prestige in
the realm of his god.
Divine Focus: A replica of
Nemorgas longsword, upon which
the spell recipient swears his part
of the bargain
lnvjsjbjljty to Constructs
As invisibility, but affects
only constructs
Abjuration
Level: Clr 1, Constructs 1
Components V, S, OF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch
THE DIIVINE &. THE DEFEATED
Targets: lone creature touched per level
Duration: IO minutes / level (D)
Saving Throw: Will negates (see text)
Spell resistance: Yes
SpelllEffect
Constructs cannot perceive
the warded creatures.
Nonintelligent constructs are au-
tomatically affected and act as if
the creatures are not there. Any
offensive action ends the spell.
Intelligent constructs get one sav-
ing throw. They either sense the
creatures or they do not.
J udgment of Gold
Transforms target into
golden statue
Transmutation
h e! : Oh- 7
Componrmts: V, S, M, DF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch
Target: One creature
Duration: Permanent
turn horrified to find that they
now held the dripping remains of
their own leader, flesh once more.
Spell Effect
The subject and all posses-
sions on her person are
immediately transformed into an
inert, mindless statue made of pure
gold. Unlike a statue created by
means of a flesh to stone spell, any
portion of the statue broken off or
removedreverts to its original form
instantly; a broken-off finger be-
comes a flesh-and-blood finger,
for instance. If the statue is melted
down, it dissolves into a wash of
blood and melted fat. The subject
is not slain by this spell (unless the
statue is destroyed) but is not truly
alive either. The spells effects can
be broken by successive applica-
tions of remove curse and stone to
fi sh, if the spells are cast within
one round of each other. Only
creatures made of flesh and bone
( including most corporeal undead)
are affected by this spell.
Material Combonents: An al-
Saving Throw Fortitude negates
Spell resshcc Yes
Desclriptjon
The Hedradan legal code con-
tains a large number of proscribed
punishments, each one meant to
suit the crime involved. Ofcourse,
some crimes call out for highly
public punishment so that the
populace can rest assured that jus-
tice has been done. For many such
crimes, the more powerful priest-
judges rely on this spell.
During a public ceremony, the
priests transform the criminal into
agolclenstatue, ashiningreminder
of tlhe price of transgression.
Hedlpads Courtyard of the Pun-
ished is lined with such statues,
which are both beautiful and chill-
ing to behold. A few justicars have
even been forced to use this spell
in combat, when bringing a par-
ticularly dangerous troublemaker
to trial would have been impos-
sible. Afew gruesome storiesrepeat
the fate of the bandit-king known
as the White Prince, who was trans-
formed into gold by a justicar and
subsequently hacked apart by his
own avaricious men, who were in
chemical blend of rare liquids,
costing 100 gp; the caster must
sprinkle this infusion on his holy
symbol and then touch the symbol
to the target.
Mjnd Share
Allows caster to get truthful
answers to any questions asked
of su bject
Divination [Mind Affecting]
Level: Clr 9, Secrets 9, Sor/Wi z 9
Components: V, S, F/DF, XP
Casting Time: 5 minutes
Range: Touch
Target, Effect or Area: Creature touched
Duration: 1 minute/level
Saving Throw: Wi l l negates
Spell resistance: Yes
Description
The Courtesans of Idra con-
stantly strive to gather all the
information they can. To more
easily attain their mysterious goals,
some of the Courtesans most pow-
erful clerics and sorceresses have
developed this puissant and dan-
gerous spell. Though the risks
involved are significant, it grants
the caster great power over the
minds of others.
Spell Effect
The target must have an In-
telligence of 3 or greater. With
both hands, the caster touches
the targets head with the spells
focus and holds this position for 5
full minutes while she recites the
incantation. Any break in the
physical contact causes the spell
to fail, so unwilling targets are
usually bound or otherwise re-
strained. If the target makes his
saving throw, it means that for
some reason this particular caster
cannot penetrate the targets
mental defenses. The target is
still susceptible to the spell from
other casters, but this caster can-
not make another attempt with
this target for at least a year. The
targets saving throw is rolled at
the beginning of casting, and if
he succeeds both he and the caster
are helpless (see below), but the
caster expends only half the nor-
mal cost in experience points.
Once the spell has begun,
the caster has full access to the
mind of the target. Every minute
of the spells duration, the caster
has a chance of finding the an-
swer to any question whose
answer is known by the target.
The caster makes a concentra-
tion check (DC equal to the
targets Intelligence). A failed
check means the caster was over-
whelmed by the flood of memories
and mental images coming from
the targets mind. She can try
again after 1 minute with a cu-
mulative +1 bonus (on the same
question only). Once the caster
finds the information, the GM
decides how long it takes for the
caster to absorb it. Simple ques-
tions like, Who sent you here?
are answered effectively instan-
taneously with a name and a full
mental picture of the person (as-
suming the target has this
information). Something more
vague or complicated, like Why
are you here? can take 1 to 4
minutes, depending on the an-
swer. All questions are answered
fully and truthfully and provide a
great deal more information than
possibly could be conveyed by
speech alone. The target has no
opportunity to hold anything
back.
If the caster has the time to do
so, she can continue to ask more
questions until the full spell dura-
tion isreached. Alternatively, she
can choose to break off the spell
after the first question. Every 2
minutes the caster spends melded
to the mind of the target carries a
cumulative 1% chance (make
separate rolls for both the caster
and the target at the end of the
spell) of permanent madness as
the spell feebkmid that can be
cured only by a successful heal or
wish spell. There is also a 1%
chance/minute that either the tar-
get or caster will gain some short
random piece of deeply personal
or secret information from the
mind of the other (roll separately
at the end of the spell for both the
caster and the target). Neither
party has any way of knowing
whether or not the other has gained
information in this way or what
piece of information it might be.
The target isaware of every answer
the caster gains deliberately.
After the spell has ended,
both caster and target are help-
less and nearly unconscious for
3d4 rounds. If the spell is cut
short by outside influence or the
struggles of the target, both par-
ties take 2d4 points of damage
and no information is gained by
either party. Length of uncon-
sciousness, possibility of madness
and XP cost are unchanged.
Arcane Focus: Anuncut, pol-
ished obsidian worth at least 30
gP
XP Cost: 1,ooO XP (or 500, see
above)
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players choice). These alignment
changes are permanent after the
spell has ended, although a char-
acter may work to regain his
previous alignment. Power of the
Overlord may not be cast upon
lawful evil targets.
Rajse the Eternal Amy
Power of the Overlord
Grants greatstrength but
slowly corrupts the victims
soul
Transmutation
Level: Domination 8
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Close (25 ft. +5Ft. / t wo levels)
Target: One creature
Duration: One day/level (D)
Saving Throw: Special
Spl l resistance: Yes
Dtxriptjon
Few can resist the over-
whelming power of Chardun once
they have tasted it. Realizing this,
clerics of the Great General of-
ten cast power of theOverlord upon
foes dedicated to freedom, justice
and goodness. Paladins of Corean
are especially susceptible to this
cruel spell.
Power of theOverlord grants
the target great power, but as has
often been said, in the Scarred
Lands and elsewhere, absolute
power leads to absolute corrup-
rion. While the spell lasts, the
recipients strength dramatically
increases; however, the subjects
soul becomes increasingly imper-
iled. Clerics of Chardun often
employ this spell to convert
highly placed soldiers or rulers to
the worship of the Slaver.
Spell Effect
The target of this spell re-
ceives a +I enhancement to
Strength per two caster levels. In
addition, the recipient receives
spell resistance equal to the
casters level. Each time the tar-
get deals damage in combat to a
living creature, he gains one-half
of the damage dealt as temporary
hit points. These hit points may
exceed the targets normal maxi-
mum by up to 20 points. The
temporary hit points last only
until the recipient next sleeps.
While this spell is in effect,
at the end of every day that the
target kills a foe, he must make a
Will save (DC per this spell) or
change one step toward lawful
evil alignment. The DC for this
save increases by +1 for each ad-
ditional creature killed that day,
and this is treated as an enchant-
ment, mind-affecting spell effect.
For example, achaotic goodchar-
acter that fails such a Will save
must become neutral good or
chaotic neutral (characters
Raises a large quantity of
powerful undead
to serve in Charduns name
Level: True Ritual-Clr 6
Components: V, S, M/DF, XP
Casters Required: Five
Proxy: No
Casting Time: One day
Range: Touch
Target: One graveyard or burial place
Duration: Special
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: No
Description
During the Titanswar, the
Great General was often forced
to overextend his forces due to
the sheer numbers of titanspawn
foes. In one particularly vicious
campaign, the Slavers Charduni
and human forces took horten-
dous losses holding off a
rampaging goblin horde. After
the assault, Chardun gazed across
the field, scattered with the bro-
ken remains of goblins and
Charduni, and was pleased at the
carnage. However, even as he
gloated, Chardun felt the titan
Thulkas approaching. Knowing
that his beleaguered forces could
not stand another assault from
Thulkas forces, the Slaver then
created a mighty ritual that would
soon outrage the lesser gods
such as Corean and Madriel.
Chardun taught five of his
best clerics the secret of raising
large numbers of the dead to serve
as soldiers. As Chardun held off
Thulkas and his goblins, his clerics
began the ritual that would raise
up his slain army. All around the
clerics, Charduns warriors gave
their lives to protect the priests
fromthe maddened goblins spew-
ing from fissures in Thulkas
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mountainous form. Finally, as day
tumi:d to night, the clerics com-
pleted their spell. Hundreds of
undead warriors rose up, an un-
holy light burning in their eyes.
Charduns undead fell upon the
dtsorganized goblin forces, scat-
tering them. With his victory,
Charduns fame spread andknowl-
edge of this horrible ritual has
been eagerly sought among the
Slavers followers ever since.
Spell Effect
This spell raises a large num-
ber of undead to serve as part of
any army that serves Chardun.
Assuming that there are enough
local dead bodies, the spell ani-
mates ten times the casters levels
in 1HD skeletons. In addition,
for each caster level a 5HD
Chardun-slain (see Creature Col-
lection, page41) iscreated.These
undead are utterly loyal to the
casters and are able to function
in an organized manner. Each
Chardun-slain acts as a lieuten-
ant, directing ten skeletons.
Eneimies killed by the Chardun-
slain will arise as skeletons
themselves until the army is com-
pletely destroyed or the spell ends. sDell N~
h i n g mrow: N~~~(see text)
Description
These undead last only for
one day per caster level unless
. _
they engage in large-scale com-
bat. If the army engages a force of
at least half its own size, this time
period resets and the army will
last for a period of days equal to
the casters level. This may occur
any number of times until the
duration finally expires.
Material Components: One
onyx globe per caster level worth
at least 50 gp and used to create
the Chardun-slain of the army
XP Cost: 2,000 each caster
Reconstruct
As the spell resurrection but
affects constructs
Conjuration (Healing)
Level: Clr 7, Constructs 7
Components V, S, M, DF, XP
Casting Time: 10minutes
Range: Touch
Target: Destroyed construct touched
Duration: lnstantaneous
Creating a golem is a dan-
gerous, time-consuming process
that leaves the creator drained
and in need of rest. During the
Titanswar, there was little time
for rest, or for exhausted
spellcasters. This spell was cre-
ated after Nalthalos body was
destroyed to reinforce his weak-
ened position and ensure that he
could be brought back if de-
stroyed.
Spell Effect
This spell restores the physi-
cal body of a golemand allows it
to be reprogrammed as if it had
just been created. Seventy-five
percent of the golemmust be in-
tact for the spell to work, and the
golemcannot have beendestroyed
for more than amonth per level of
spellcaster. When casting the
spell, the golem reforms, but due
to its destruction, only perma-
nentlyregains 75%ofitshitpoints.
At the timeofreconstruction, the
caster must pay 1/50thof the base
CHAPTER FOV R: DlVlNE GIFTS
price to create the golem in expe-
rience.
Material Components: Avial
of holy water and a gem worth
5,000 gp
Restore Creature
Returns one creature to the
form its species held before the
Divine War
Level: True Ritual-Clr 6, Drd 5
Components V, S, M, XP
Casters Required: Two +1 per HD of target
creature (minimum three)
Pro- No
Casting Time: 1 hour per HD of target crea-
ture
Range: One target creature
Target: Creature encircled
Duration: Permanent
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: Yes
Descnptjon
Tanil and Denev love all
living things and would love to
see the creatures that were
warped and changed during the
Divine War returned to their
natural state rather than killed.
To this end, they have granted
their followers the ability to en-
act such changes in a captive
creature through ritual. When
they have the means to do so
without endangering the com-
munity, followers of both Tanil
and Denev are encouraged to see
this ritual performed rather than
kill any warped creature.
Spell Effect
One creature that has been
marred or deformed as an after-
effect of the deaths of the titans
and the Divine War is perma-
nently restored to the shape its
species took before the war took
place. Thus, for example, a
Hornsaw unicorn would become
a regular unicorn and a ratman
would become a rat.
The creature must be re-
strained or unconscious
throughout the ritual, for if it
leaves the circle surrounding it,
the ritual fails. Indeed, if the
circle is broken for any reason,
the ritual is unsuccessful. Casters
are also so deep in trance through-
out the duration of the ritual that
they cannot defend themselves
from attack until the circle is
broken. Anattackedcaster breaks
out of the trance immediately
upon being wounded and can
choose to break the circle so the
others can fight.
The targeted creature has no
saving throw to resist this ritual,
but spell resistance operates nor-
mally.
Material Components : A crea-
ture whose species was warped by
the Divine War, such as a ratman
or Hornsaw unicorn, as well as
something from an already normal
creature, like some fur from an
ordinary rat or a clipping from the
mane of a good unicorn. Cost of
the second component varies de-
pending on the creature being
changed. Rat fur costs little or
nothing, but unicorn mane can
cost up to 100 gold pieces.
XP Cost: 750 XP each caster
Shjeld of Color
Creates a shimmering sh ield
thatprotects the casterfrom
attackandshadow magic
Ahjuration
Level: 6rd 5, Rainbow 5, Sor/Wi z 5
Componenk V, S, M
Casting Time: One action
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: One roundllevel (D)
Descnptjon
Syhana has always consid-
ered shadow magic the antithesis
of her own power. Whereas the
Cloudmaiden provides life-giv-
ing color to Scarn, shadow magic
supplies only life-draining evil
and darkness. Syhanas hatred of
shadow magic fueled the cre-
ation of this spell. It was
introduced by priests of the Lady
of Color and quickly spread
among the few wizards and bards
who venerate her. The shield of
color is often used in conflicts
with rogue Slarecian refugees,
Penumbral Lords or followers of
Belsameth or Drendari, who of-
ten use magical shadow and
darkness.
Spell Effect
This spell creates a radiant,
multicolored aura around the
caster that protects against both
physical attacks and spells of the
shadow subtype. The swirling
colors of the shield grant the
caster one-half concealment
(20% miss chance). Any oppo-
nent that has sight and that is
engaged in melee with the caster
is automatically dazzled (-1 to
attacks) while in melee and for
1 d 10 rounds thereafter.
The shield of color has ran-
dom protective effects each
round. Each color has a corre-
sponding negating spell, which
automatically dispels the shield
ofcolor if cast while that color is
active. Each round, roll ld8 and
compare to the fchart below.
Darkness-creating spells of
3rd level or less automatically
fail when a shield of color enters
Di e Roll
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Color
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet
EfFect of Col w Negated BY
+4 AC vs. ranged attacks cone of cold
Damage reduction 5/+1 gust of wind
+4 AC vs. natural weapons disintegrate
One-MF cover (+4 AC, +2 ReRex saves) passwall
+2 to all saves magic missile
5 points OF protedion From dl dementr daylight
+4 AC vs. melee weapons dispel magic
2 effects at random; roll again and ignore a result
of 8. The negatirg spell for eher cdor dispek the &i d.
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their area of effect. Similarly, any Descrjptjon Focus: Theweaponbeingen-
The Order of Silver teaches
shadow spell of 5th level or less
has a chance ofbelngdispelled by that many supernatural creatures
the shield if the shield enters their
are easily harmed by silver
chanted
area 13feffect (as per dispel ma&)+
than any other metal. Smith-
a4rcane MaterialComl)omns: priests of the order discovered Siren Song
An ~i descent Pearl Worth at least
100 IZP
that with the proper blessings from
the Shining One, a weapon could
be temporarily imbued with the
properties of silver even if it was
forged of some sturdier material.
Causes multiple targets to be
drawn inexorably toward the
caster
Enchantment (Com~ulslon) [Mind AffectlngI
Level: Brd 3, Clr 3, Entrancement 3
Spell Effect Components V, S
Sjlver Sword
Causes a weapon to count as
silverfor any special attack
purposes
Silversword may be cast upon
any metal weapon. For the dura-
tion of the spell, all attacks by
they were inflicted by a silver
weapon on creatures that have
special weakness or immunities
takes on a silvery sheen but is
otherwise unaffected. If the
spellcaster is agood cleric orpala-
din, the weapon is also considered
blessed, which means it has spe-
cia1 effects on certain creatures.
Material Components: One
silver coin that is consumed in
the casting
Casting Time: One full round
Range: Close (25 f t . +5Ft. / t wo levels)
Target: Creatures totaling 2 HD/level
eIs
Saving Thr ow Will negates
Spell resistance: Yes
Transmutation that weapon are treated as though Duratim:Concentration+oneround/twolev-
Level: CII- 0, Pal 1
Compomnts V, S, M, F, OF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch regarding silver. The weapon Descfiptjon
Target. Ef f ect or Area: Weapon touched
Duration: 1 minutellevel
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: No
One of the most feared spells
of Manawe's priesthood, sirensong
lures one or more targets toward
the caster. Though the traditional
use of this song has been to lure
those who have sinned against
CHAPTER FOWR: DIVINE ClFTS
Manawe into the ocean to be
drowned, it has seen other uses,
including luring titanspawn into
ambushes and drawing sleeping
targets from their beds without
their knowledge or consent.
Other clerics are known to
use the siren song. Clerics of Idra
are said to use it to lure to their
deaths those who oppose their
conspiracies; there are also ru-
mors of Drendaris clerics using it
to lure a target into an out of the
way place in order to relieve them
of their valuables.
Spell Effect
To use this spell, the caster
begins singing a wordless, haunt-
ing melody. The targets of this
spell are permitted a Will save to
resist its effects; those who fail
the save are caught up in its
power. They travel at a sham-
bling, stumbling gait toward the
source of the music, moving at
half normal speed. If they reach
the caster, they will stand next to
him enthralled and unmoving
unless the caster moves away in
whichcase the target will stumble
along to follow. The target does
not defend himself and is consid-
ered helpless (see core rulebook II
p. 84). A coup de grace may be
attempted against victims of this
spell, thoughviolence breaks the
spell.
Once the spells effect end,
the target comes to his senses
with no memory of the time he
spent enthralled by the siren
song.
Steal Control
Steal control of any
construct in sight.
Enchantment (Compulsion)
Level: Construct 9
Components: V, S, M, DF
Casting Time: One Full round
Range: Any construct in sight
Duration: Concentration
Saving Throw: Will negates
Spell resistance: Yes
Descriptjon
Enemies of the dark elves
who seek to use golems or other
artificial beings against them are
always shocked when the elves
wrest away control of their con-
structs. Thi s shock usually
changes to terror quickly, as the
elves invariably send the con-
structs back to slay their creators.
Spell Effect
The caster must be able to
see the target construct, which
receives a Will save to resist the
control attempt. This spell over-
rides the magic immunity of
constructs. If control is estab-
lished, the caster must succeed at
a concentration check each
minute (DC equal to the
constructs HD) to maintaincon-
trol of the construct. Should the
caster fail a concentration check,
the spell ends immediately, and
the construct returns to its origi-
nal instructions.
Stop Golem
As holdperson butjiunctions
againstgolems
Enchantment (Compulsion)
Level: Construct 2
Components: V, S, OF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Medium (100Ft. +IOft./level)
Target: One golem, size Huge or smaller
Duration: One round/level (D)
Saving Thr ow Will negates
Spell resistance: Half
Description
A rampaging golem can ruin
even the most powerful spellcasters
clay. This spell was created by
Nalthalos himself after one of his
archmages was killed in a cave-in
and thegolems excavating the tun-
nel went berserk, killing the rest of
the work crew.
Spell Effect
This spell overrides the magic
immunity of constructs. The spell
behaves in all other ways as hold
person.
Strength of Nalthalos
Subjectgains ld8+4 temporary
strength.
Transmutation
Level: Clr 4, Constructs 4
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch
Target: Creature touched
Duration: 1 hour/level
Saving Throw: Wi l l negates (harmless)
Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
Spell Effect
The subject gains a portion
of the strength of Nalthalos in
his current form. The spell grants
an enhancement bonus to
Strength of ld8+4 temporary
points, adding the usual benefits
to melee attacks, damage and the
like.
Transfer Sen tj en ce
Subject and targetgolem
exchange minds.
Transmutation
Level: Constructs 5
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: Two Full rounds
Range: Touch
Target: Creature controlling golem
Duration: 1 minute/level (D)
Saving Throw: Wi l l negates (harmless)
Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
Description
The priests of Nalthalos used
a ritual variation of this spell to
permanently place their gods
mind into the body of a lead golem.
This mighty ritual has not yet
been duplicated by mortal
spellcasters, but this less powerful
version of the ritual continues to
be used today, allowing a golem
and its controller to temporarily
swap minds.
Spell Effect
The creatorlcontroller and
golemexchange minds, effectively
swapping Int, Wis and Cha scores.
The creators body crumples to
the ground helpless, and only the
most basic life functions are main-
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tained. The golemis then under
the controllers direct command,
able to useall of the controllers
skills,, feats and other abilities. The
golem maintains its usual immu-
nities, except that it becomes
susceptible to mind-affecting
magiic so long as the casters mind
resides within it. The golem uses
the (casters Int, Wis, Cha, base
attack bonus and Will save, while
its other statistics remain as be-
fore. When the spell expires, the
consciousnesses of the two switch
back, no matter the distance. If
the casters body is destroyed then
the caster dies upon expiration of
the spell. If the golemis destroyed
while its controllers conscious-
ness is inside, the controller is
likewise killed and can be brought
back to his own body only via a
raise dead or similar spell.
Vangals Dogs of War
Summons 1 dog/level to serve
andJight for you.
Conjuration [Summoning]
Level: Clr 4, Destruction 4
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: One full round
Range: Close (25 Ft. +5 f t ./t wo levels)
Target, Ef f ect or Area: One dog/three levels
(maximum 5)
Duration: 1 houdlevel (D)
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: No
D escn p t j on
Seeking bloodshed, and ea-
ger to exterminate more
titanspawn, the clerics of Vangal
participated in the Druid War,
using this spell to find and eradi-
cate the lairs of their enemies.
The spell proved successful and
has been widely used by clerics
ever since.
Spell Effect
This spell summons wardogs
of Vangal-a 3 HD fiendish wolf
with maximum hit points (see
Core Rulebook III, page 57-58).
The dogs appear anywhere within
spell range where the caster des-
ignates and act immediately,
attacking opponents to the best
of their ability and attempting to
overtake size Large or greater op-
ponents using pack tactics unless
directed otherwise. If no targets
are available, the dogs await in-
structions. They understand any
language known by their sum-
moner but cannot speak. They
are further capable of tracking
opponents; guarding specific ar-
eas, items or individuals and
performing other tasks normally
available to an animal of their
size and capabilities. Once the
spell expires, the dogs wander
off, fading from sight as they go.
Focus: A small carved wolf
figurine inscribed with Vangals
sigil
Vangals Wrath
A wave of divine energy deals
ld6damage/level in all
directions.
Evocation
Level: Clr 6, Destruction 6
Components: V, S
Casting Time: One action
Range: Personal
Area: %-foot radius (centered on caster)
burst
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: Fortitude half
Spell resistance: Yes
Description
Vangal created this spelldur-
ing the Divine War, when he
found himself overwhelmed by
legions of titanspawn troops.
Such individuals were not real
threats, but he wanted a way to
clear them from his presence
quickly. This spell was the result
and has been used by Vangals
priests in massed battles ever
since.
Spell Effect
Divine power bursts forth
from the caster in all directions,
inflicting 1d6 damage per caster
level (max 15d6) to all targets-
friend or foe-within the area of
effect (not, of course, including
the caster).
CHAPTER FOUR: DIVINE GIFTS
upon the spells power for trivial
reasons, or willingly abandon her
search for the target, the spell
backfires, affecting the caster as
though she were the victim of a
bestow curse spell cast bv a cleric
Vengeance of the
Scorned
Allows caster toJindanddefeat
a single individual
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Transmutation
Level: Clr 3, Drd 3, Sor/Wi z 3, Vengeance 3
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: One full round
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: Special
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: No
Descriptjon
Sethris herself developed
this spell when she sought to
learn about the dark elves of Dier
Drendal, and better train her
n.arleths to exterminate them.
Since that time, the spell has
been used by spellcasters seeking
vengeance.
Spell Effect
This spell grants the caster a
+1 bonus to attack and damage
rolls, Gather Information, Bluff
and Sense Motive rolls for every
three levels of the caster (maxi-
mum +5). These bonuses can be
used only against a specific indi-
vidual designated by the caster
upon invoking the spell. In addi-
tion, the caster may track the
individual as if he had the Track
feat and Wilderness Lore +25.
The individual chosen must be
one who has committed a griev-
ous wrong against the caster in
the past, one severe enough to
warrant that persons death, oth-
eIwise the spell has no effect.
The bonus provided by the
spell lasts until the target has
been destroyed, but the caster
must spend the majority of her
waking energy tracking her en-
emy down for the spell to remain
in effect. Should the caster call
of her level.
Material Components: A per-
sonal effect of the offending
individual, plus a 3 hp blood sacri-
fice and an offering of silken goods
worth 5,000 gp
Vjsage of the Overlord
Surrounds the caster in an aura
ofcommandand competence
Enchantment (Compulsion) [Mind Affecting]
Level: Clr 6, Domination 6
Components: V, DF
Casting Time: One action
Range: Personal
Target: You
Duration: 1 minute/level
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: Yes
Descriptjon
A more powerful version of
commadingpresence, this spell was
developed by the clergy of Chardun
to better control their flocks. Cler-
ics of the Overlord have been
known to cast this spell before en-
gaging insermonsor leading troops
into combat. The casters fearful
black aura is said to enhance the
fighting ability of the clerics allies
and weaken his enemies.
Spell Effect
This spell grants the caster a
+2d6 enhancement bonus to Cha-
risma. While the spell lasts, all of the
casters allies within 30 feet of the
caster receive a morale bonus to at-
tack rolls, damage rolls, saves and
skill checks. For allies who worship
the same deity as the cleric or who
share thesame alignment as thecleric,
this bonus is equal to the casters
Charisma modifier (as enhanced by
the spell). Other allies receive a bo-
nusequal tohalfthecastersCharisma
modifier.
CHAPTER FIVE: THE EARTH MOT HER
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Speed:
Damage:
FaceIReach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
Divine Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feat s
Clirnate/Temain:
Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Colossal Outsider (Titan)
60d8+1200 (1,680 hp)
+21(+5 Dexterity, +I6 Divine Initiative)
120 Ft., swim 60 Ft.
55 (+5 Dexterity, -8 size, +48 natural armor)
Sickle +78/+73/+68/+63/+58/+53/+48/
+43/+38/+33/+28/+23 melee; or slam +72/
+67/ +62/ +57/ +52/ +47/ +42/ +37/ +32/
+27/+22/+17 melee
Sickle 2d8+17 +special; slam 4d6+12
40 Ft. by 40 f t . I25 Ft.
Frightful presence, titanic trample, verdant
touch, spells, magic items
Blindsight, damage reduction 50/+5, earth
mother, Fast healing 50, mother of druids,
omnilingual, spell resistance 30
Divine creation, divine empowerment 5, di
vine Favor 3, divine immunity, divine initia
tive 2, divine knowledge IO, divine language,
divine presence, divine puissance 3, divine
resistance 6, divine size, divine telepathy,
divine vision
Fort +32, Ref +17, Will +32
Str 35, Dex 21, Con 50, Int 35, Wis 50, Cha 45
Alchemy +75, Animal Empathy +83, Concenba
tion +83, Diplomacy +80, Handle Animal +80,
Heal +83, Intimidate +80, Intuit Direction +83,
Knowledge (arcana) +75, Knowledge (nature)
+75, Knodedge(religion)+75,Listen+83,Ritwl
Casting+83,Scry+75,Sead1+75,SemeMotie
+83, SpdkraFt+75, Spot +83, Wilderness Lore +83
Alertness, Chain Spell, Combat Casting, Combat
Reflexes, Empower Spell, Enlarge Spell, Extend
Spell, Heighten Spell, Htde Spell, Improved lnitia
tive, Maximize Spell, Qurken Spell, Silent Spell,
Still Spell, Track, Weapon Focus (sickle)
Solitary (unique)
40
None
Always neutral
Any
lnvoca tjon Benefj t
Descrjptjon
None (see sidebar entitled Rites of the Land)
Denev is known as the Earth Mother, a great
titaness whose very essence is part of the world itself.
In her, all nature is made manifest and all cycles of life
are overseen. Hers is a faith of both protection and
predation; Denev is said to hold vibrant, flowering
life in one hand and cold, hard death in the other,
symbolized by her flower-hilted stone sickle.
Denev eschews a form of flesh, instead rising up
from the very land that is her essence, forming a body
out of her surroundings. Thus, while the J ordeh of
Vera-tre describe her as the Lady of the Forest,
formed of the strongest trees with the sun bright on
her leafy brow, her followers in Albadia describe her
Rjtes of the Land
As a titan, Denev does not hear or
answer invocations directed to her. How-
ever, she has ordained various minor
rites that her worshippers may use to
draw her favor. Using these rituals re-
quires that the one performing them be
a genuine (if not exclusive) worshipper
of Denev. They also require a skill roll
applicable to the rite (DC 15). These
include:
The Green Prayer: A prayer used
by farmers, orchardsmen and gardeners
to ensure success and bounty in their
endeavors. Uttered before beginning
work, it involves coating the hands in
the soil before work and grants a +1 to all
Profession rolls applicable to farming
and other agricultural pursuits for the
rest of the day.
Woodsmans Supplication: This
ritual, which involves leaving a small bit
of bread for woodland animals in ex-
change for their help, assists those who
work or travel through the forest. Those
who use the woodsmans supplication
find that as they venture through the
forest, small animals make noise, aiding
them in noticing things they might oth-
erwise ordinarily miss. The supplicant
gains a +2 to Wilderness Lore or Listen/
Spot checks while in the forest.
Midwifes Blessing: By consecrat-
ing the space in which she works with
spring water and sigils marked in the
juices of berries or tree sap, a midwife
draws upon the All-Mothers blessings
to aid the healing process. The successful
supplicant receives a +1 to all Profession
(midwife) or Heal skill rolls. The suc-
cessful supplicants patients also gain an
additional hit point per day of rest while
under the supplicants care.
as the Snowclad Mother, who wears a resplendent
body of strong stone and gleaming ice.
Though one of the titans, Denev found the
treatment that her lands and creatures suffered at the
hands of her siblings intolerable. Some believe that
this is why she sided with the gods. Others claim that
her fellow titans committed some grievous wrong
against her. Others say that Denev waited to strike
until she saw that the gods were strong and capable;
TH DIVINE &.THE DEFEATED
many even suggest that Denev herself set the young
gods against her siblings, training them to use the
weaknesses of the titans against them. Still others say
that Denev simply sided with the gods out of fear
when they heralded their rise to power by destroying
Mesos.
Whatever the cause, Denev did indeed side with
the gods, fighting her own kin. Unfortunately, the
titanswar decimated the face of Scam, turning it into
a place worthy only of the sobriquet it now bears, the
Scarred Lands. Hideous gashes and swathes of de-
struction still mar the surface of the world, even after
a century and a half. Where titans fell, their blood
and viscera warped the land, weakening Denev and
leaving the surviving life to fester and become cor-
rupted.
The damage wrought by the Titanswar greatly
wounded the Earth Mother, who was forced to retreat
into slumber deep in the earth. As she sleeps, she
heals both the lands and herself, slowly knitting the
wounds left by the titanswar. Despite this slumber,
she yet grants blessings to those who worship her-
especially her favored children, the druids. In turn,
the druids work to use the spells and abilities granted
bv Denev to heal the lands so that their Great Mother
might be healed as well.
In Denevs eyes, all things move inexorably
toward their destiny. To deny this fate is to deny the
law of nature-all things are brought to birth to fulfill
a purpose, great or small. The refusal to find that
purpose and work toward it is a violation of the spirit.
Preventing others from achieving their destiny is as
great a sin as despoiling the land. Under this belief,
worshippers of Denev seek to find their purpose,
usually by consulting with druids, the fey or other
beings close to Denev herself.
Denevs spiritual path is one of reincarnation,
the i raveling of the soul through myriad lifetimes to
learn all the lessons that a soul must, perfecting itself
to wentually join with the essence of Denev, the
World-Soul. The Mother of All promises neither a
glorious afterlife nor eternal punishment. Rather,
those who worship her either increase or reduce their
understanding during each lifetime, advancing or
regressing their soul. Her promise is that those who
live their lives in balance with all creation, follow
their fates and work to heal and respect the land shall
join with the World-Soul, the ultimate embodiment
of life, that is a part of Denev, as she is in turn a part
of it.
foes in the most direct and effective manner possible,
melting back into the ground and returning to her
slumbers when the battle is complete. Such manifes-
tations tire the Earth Mother considerably, and
worshippers often report that they cannot cast high-
level druid spells for days after she has done so. It
should be noted that these statistics reflect Denev in
a weakened state after the extensive period of heal-
ing-at her height, Denevs abilities would be nearly
impossible to gauge.
Earth Mother (Su): Denev is a titan. She is
capable of manifesting by animating the natural
surroundings into a Colossal-size body. She is able to
transport herself anywhere on the physical plane by
dissolving her physical form in one location and
reforming it elsewhere. She may also elect to simply
return her consciousness to the land itself, without
creating a physical form. Like the other titans, Denev
cannot ever truly be killed, though she can have her
physical form sundered, which would render her
incapable of reforming her body for ld4 days. If her
physical form is somehow imprisoned, she is pre-
vented from appearing elsewhere.
Denev is not affected by critical hits, death from
massive injury, poison, paralysis, sleep, disease or any
attack that must target a living subject. Should Denev
ever fall victim to any spells that affect her mind
while in a physical form, her physical form dissolves
and her consciousness returns to the land. She may
then reform on the next round. Like all titans, Denev
has the maximum possible hit points for her hit dice.
Denevs manifestation has its costs; for ld4 days
after she has manifested anywhere on Scam, her
followers have only a 50% chance of casting spells of
6th level or higher. If a druid attempts to cast such a
spell, roll ld1OO. On a roll of 51 or higher, the spell
has no effect, but is lost as if cast, and cannot be
regained until the ld4 day period has passed.
Frightful Presence (Ex): The sight of Denev
rising from the very terrain is known to send her
enemies into a blind panic. When Denev manifests
her physical form within 120 feet of any creature who
bears ill will toward her, her servants or her ethos, it
is forced to make a Will save (DC 57) or flee in panic
for 5d6 rounds.
Mother of Druids: Denev has all of the spells and
special abilities of a 20th-level druid. These spells are
cast as spell-like abilities, never requiring the use of
components. In addition, rather than preparing her
spells, Denev may spontaneously cast any druid spell
she chooses as long as she has unused spell slots of the
appropriate level. She applies metamagic feats to
these spells as she chooses and is not forced to cast
such altered spells at a one-round casting time. Denev
is immune to any negative repercussions that come
from casting such spells, such as the weakness associ-
Comlbat
Denev spends most ofher time in adeep slumber,
and her dreams sustain both the land and her war-
shippers. She manifests herself on Scarn only rarely,
in the form described above. She responds only if
there is a dire threat to the land itself and attacks her
CHAPTER FIVE: THE EARTH MOT HER
ated with the spell Denevs fury (see Relics and Rituals,
Any terrain that Denev has used to manifest her
physical form is considered to be a place of power for
the purposes of performing druidic True Rituals. This
benefit lasts until the next solstice or equinox.
Titanic Trample (Ex): The colossal form of
Denev is capable of destroying lesser foes beneath her
titan bulk. Those within 20 feet of Denev as she
moves take 4d6 +12 damage. Those in such areas are
allowed a Reflex save (DC 45) to halve the damage.
If they choose not to make a saving throw, however,
they are allowed to make an attack of opportunity.
Note that unlike with the normal Trample ability,
she does not have to take an
. action to perform a titanic
Trample-it is an automatic
attack on any creature in her
Verdant Touch (Sp): By will
alone, Denev is able to cause living
things within 100 feet of her to be-
come fertile and abundant. Plants
mature quickly, growing at tre-
mendous rates, sprouting
flowers and fruits. These
plants can be used to
encircle and hold foes.
Treat this effect as
the entangle spell,
with a DC 40 for both Re-
flex and StrengthIEscape
Artist checks. Denev and
1 any creatures she designates
are immune to this effect. Thi s
power can be used at will and
remains active until Denev
chooses to banish it.
By touch, Denev can trans-
orm any animal into a dire
version of that creature.
These dire animals are
unwaveringly loyal and
obedient to Denev, who
commands them by
thought alone.
Undead subjected
13to this attack are de-
stroyed instantly. More
powerful undead-those with
12 or more HD-are permit-
o
t(
path of movement.
0
i
)
THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
ted a Will save (DC30) to avoiddestruction. Success
means that the undead creature still takes lOdlO
points of damage.
never chosen. Rather, she seems to prefer creating
heralds from those who live simple, unassuming lives
in accordance with her tenets. Druids and other
natural philosophers postulate that this is because
without needing such tangible gifts as spells or special
abilities, are pure enough to hold the tremendous
StOnlt? SjCkleof Denev (major afljfad) only those who hold to Denevs ways in innocence,
13escription: D~~~~wields a Stone sickle of
Gargantuan size with a hilt of flowering wood.
Jowers: This weavon is a +5 sickle with the
Power that Denev grants her heralds*
following abilities: flaming, icy or shocking burst
(choose one per strike), keen, vorpal and thundering.
This weapon inflicts 10d8 (with a 17-20/x4 critical
range). This item is an extension of Denev herself. As
a result, it is considered an intelligent item with an
Ego of 68.
By touching a creature with the flowering end of
the sickle, Denev can instantly restore a single being
to perfect health. Those touched are healed of all
damage to hit points and ability scores, as well as
other ailments such as diseases, blindness, deafness
and the like. Limbs also can be regenerated. Once per
day, the sickle may be used to reincarnate a slain
creature without loss of level or Constitution.
Unlike the gods, Denev doesnt maintain a per-
manient herald. She refuses to elevate a single
herald, as she will not deny any creature the right to
live out its natural span of life and fulfill its fate in the
life cycle. Instead, Denev imbues a creature with her
power only when she requires a herald to act as her
intermediary with the rest of the world.
This chosen herald is often a normal animal. In
rare instances, she will choose a humanoid if she
needls her work done in civilized areas. Denev appears
befolrethe creature and allows it to understand what
it is she seeks from it, granting the choice to accept or
deny her request.
Those who accept, be they animal or humanoid,
are imbued with a portion of her essence. Animals
become a silvery white in color, with moss-green eyes
and anumber of special abilities. It is said that the first
unicorns were born from a pair of horses so imbued.
In the rare instances in which Denev has chosen
humanoid beings as her heralds, they undergo a
simillar transformation, becoming albino, fey crea-
tures of great beauty and wisdom. Where they walk,
they invariably draw the notice of others, and most
folk in the Scarred Lands know that the appearance
of such a being indicates the attention of Denev.
Indeed, this understanding is so pervasive that those
few albino children who are born are considered to be
kissed by Denev and are assumed to bear great
destimies.
For some reason, Denev never imbues those who
are already beneficiaries of her direct power when
choosing a herald-a druid or ranger of Denev is
Creating a Herald of Denev
The herald of Denev is a template that can be
added to any animal, beast or humanoid of any
nongood or nonevil alignment (hereafter referred to
as the base creature). The creatures type changes
to outsider. It otherwise has all the base creatures
statistics and special abilities except as noted here.
Hit Dice: If the creatures hit dice are smaller
than d10, they are increased to d10.
Speed: Increase all speed ratings (feet) by 25%.
AC: Heralds of Denev gain a +5 natural armor
bonus. This stacks with any other natural armor
already possessed.
Attacks: The heralds attack bonus is recalcu-
lated as if it were a fighter of a level equal to its hit
dice. Attacks with natural weapons are made with a
+3 enhancement bonus.
Damage: The creatures normal attacks are up-
graded by a single die type. If the natural attacks
normally inflict subdual damage only, the damage is
changed to normal. Additionally, making an attack
with a natural weapon never provokes an attack of
opportunity. This does not apply to attacks from
manufactured weapons or tools.
Special Attacks: In addition to the special at-
tacks possessed by the base creature, the herald of
Denev gains all of the spellcasting and special abili-
ties of a 10th-level druid. These spells can be cast as
spell-like abilities, however, and never require com-
ponents. Like their patron, heralds of Denev are able
to cast these spells spontaneously, without preparing
them beforehand. They apply metamagic feats to
these spells as normal for spontaneous casters, how-
ever.
Special Qualities: In addition to the special
qualities possessed by the base creature, the herald of
Denev gains all of the following qualities: Aura of
Denev, Blindsight, damage reduction 20/+2, Fast
Healing (lo), Immunities, Lowlight Vision, Resis-
tance to Energy (10 against cold, electricity and fire),
Scent, Spell-like Abilities, spell resistance 20, Tongue
of the Wild
Aura of Deneu (Su); The Herald of Denev is
surrounded by an aura of primal otherness. She al-
ways draws the attention of creatures around her.
CHAPTER FIVE: THE EARTH MOTHER
!
Animals are inexorably drawn toward her, ensuring
that she has a vast entourage of protective animals
around her at all times. She is able to command such
animals telepathically, and they will fight to the
death for her. Natural animals of any kind will not
attack her, even if they are magically compelled to do
so. A total of 10d10 hit dice of animals are found near
the herald at any time. This does not include the
animals of other planes (i.e., celestial or fiendish
animals).
Wherever the herald walks, plants bloom and
grow strong, even if they are recently dead. Living
plants react to her very strongly, subrly shifting to
reach out to her, much like a sunflower turns its face
toward the sun.
Three times per day, she can use the command
plants spell as a spell-like ability as part of the Aura of
Denev.
Immunities: The Herald of Denev is immune to
poisons and to cham or hold spells or spell-like abili-
ties.
Spell-likeAbilities: Heralds of Denev can detect
evil or detect good at will as afree action. Once per day,
a Herald of Denev can teleport without error to any area
of natural growth that is untouched by either civili-
zation or the taint of titans.
Three times per day, the herald is able to cure light
wounds by touch; additionally, she is able to cure
moderate wounds and neutralize poison each once per
day. These are all cast as a 10th-level druid. Finally,
the Herald of Denev is able to cast grove of serenity
(see Relics and Rituals, page 80) once per week.
Wildspeech (Su) : Heralds of Denev gain the abil-
ity to speak to any creature with an Intelligence score,
regardless of its language.
Saves: As base creature
Abilities: The Herald of Denevs ability scores
are increased by the following: Str +2, Dex +4, Con
+4, Int +2 (minimum of lo), Wis +4, Cha +4.
Skills: The Herald of Denev grants the follow-
ing sacred bonuses to the skills of the base creature:
Animal Empathy +lo, Balance +5, Climb +5, Con-
centration +10, Diplomacy +5, Handle Animal +10,
Heal +lo, Hide +lo, Intuit Direction +lo, J ump +5,
Knowledge (nature) +15, Listen +5, Move Silently
+lo, Scry +5, Search +5, Sense Motive +5, Spellcraft
+5, Spot +l o, Swim +5, WildernessLore +15. These
bonuses permit the herald to use skills that require
training even if she had no ranks in them originally.
Feats: As per the base creature, plus Alertness,
Combat Casting, Dodge, Endurance, Mobility,
Multiattack, Run, Spring Attack and Track
Climatenerrain: Any
Organization: Solitary (unique), though is often
found accompanied by lOdlO HD animal and beast
followers (see above)
Challenge Rating: As base creature +14
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always lawful neutral, neutral or
Advancement Range: As base creature
chaotic neutral
Sample Herald of Denev
This example uses an Emperor Stag (see Creature
Collection I, page70) as its base creature.
Emperorstag
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
At t ack:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
Speed:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feat s
Cl i mat e/Temi n:
Organization:
Treasure:
Challenge Rating:
Alignment:
Large (Long) Outsider
l Odl O +90 (145 hp)
+7 (Dex)
190 f t .
28 (-1 size, +7 Dex, +12 natural)
Antlers+19 meleeand two hooves+l 7 melee
Antlers 2d8 +9; hooves l dl O + 6
5 f t . by 10f t . / 5 f t .
Piercing Antlers, Natural Druid (Druid Spells:
6/6/6/5/4/3; naturesense, woodland stride,
trackless step, resist natures lure, wildshape
4/day)
Aura of Denev, Blindsight, damage reduc
tion 20/+2, Fast Healing (IO), Immunities,
Lowlight Vision, Resistance to Energy (10
against cold, electricity and fi re), Run like
the Wind, Scent, Spell-like Abilities, spell
resistance 20, Wildspeech
Fort +16, Reflex +14, Wi l l +14
Str 23, Dex 25, Con 29, Int 22, WE 24, Cha 23
Animal Empathy +17, Balance +12, Concen
tration +19, Diplomacy +11, Handle Animal
c16, Heal +l 7, Hi de+23, Intuit Direction +23,
Jump +11, Knowledge (nature) +21, Listen
c27, MoveSi l entl y+23,Scry+Il , Search +11,
Sense Moti ve +12, Spellcraft +11, Spot c25,
Swim +11, Wilderness Lore +22
Alertness, Blindfighting, Combat Casting,
Combat Reflexes, Dodge, Endurance, Im
proved Critical (antlers), Mobility,
Multiattack, Run, Spring Attack, Track
Any forest
Solitary (unique)
None
20
Always lawful neutral
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
Oakthorne, the Page of Denev, Male Human,
Brd2./Lhd4/Inc5: Medium (6 ft. 4 in. tall); HD
2d6+6+4d8+12 +5d8+15;hp93;Init+l;Spd30ft.;
AC 1.9(+1 Dex, +3 armor, +2 shield, +3 Robe of the
Earth Mother); Atk: +10/+5 melee (ld6+2, sickle);
ALNeutral; SVFort +11, Ref +6, Will +15; Str 14,
Dex 13, Con 16, Int 15, Wis 18, Cha 15
Skills: AnimalEmpathy +8, Appraise +5, Climb
+7, Iconcentration +lo, Diplomacy +10, Gather
Information+lO,Hea1+12,Hide +4 (+14inarmor),
Intuit Direction +9, J ump +4, Knowledge (nature)
+12, Listen +6, Move Silently +3, Perform +9, Scry
+. 3, Spellcraft +4, Swim +3, Wilderness Lore +14
Feats: Craft Wondrous Item, Quicken Spell,
Track, Still Spell
Class Abilities: Bardic Music, Bardic Knowl-
edge; Nature Sense, Animal Companion, Woodland
Stride, Trackless Step, Resist Natures Lure; Fixed
Alignment, Reincarnate, Domain (Plant), Sponta-
neous Casting, Baseform, Venom Immunity, Pastlife
Forms (wolf, desert falcon [see Creature Collection,
page 481, brown bear)
Possessions: Magical tattoos* (Denevs send-
ing, observers shawl, titanspawn), robe of the earth
mother, wand of cure moderate wounds (38 charges,
3rd level), +1 leather armor of shadow, large wooden
shielld, masterwork sickle, two potions of cats grace,
two potions of bulls strength, three Quaals feather
tokens (trees), earthen crescent (see below), three
pearls (100 gp each), 50 pp, travelers outfits, spell
component pouch, various gems worth 700 gp total.
Druid Spells per Day: 6/5/5/4/3/1
Bardic Spells Known (3/1): O-dancing lights,
detect magic, dowsing*, light, read magic; 1st-
feather fall, identify
Oakthorne is a large, burly man with a bushy
brown beard and long hair interwoven with thorny
vines and the teeth and claws of various animals. He
weairs leather travelers gear, covered by a dark green
cloak. At his belt hangs a finely crafted sickle, and he
carriies a rough, oaken walking staff.
Oakthorne is a druid-sage who guards no specific
territory. Rather, he has taken as his duty the chroni-
cling of the horrors that the titanswar has left in its
wakle. These he records in a series of journals that he
mak.es available to the scribes and sages of the cities
he visits, allowing them to record his findings and to
keep them for posterity.
Oakthorne is an Incarnate. He discovered his
past lives when his adventuring company destroyed
an old asaatthi altar dedicated to the Serpent Queen
Mormo. Upon first seeing the bloodstained edifice,
he sluffered a traumatic flashback to the night when,
as a wild dog, he and his pack were sacrificed to the
Hag Queen. He parted ways with his companions
after they destroyed the altar and the coven of hags
that had taken it for its own. He has since discovered
two of his other lives: a desert vulture that lived
during the titanswar and a bear that struggled to
survive in the Hornsaw Forest in the wake of the war.
As a bear, he served Denev as a herald after his mate
was killed by titanspawn. Since then, he has roamed
the Scarred Lands, communing with Denev in his
dreams and working her will. She has rewarded him
for his service with a Robe of the Earth Mother,
which aids him in his travels.
Oakthorne can be found anywhere in the Scarred
Lands, chronicling the horrors and beauties that
exist. Oakthorne often seeks out adventurers, re-
cruiting them to assist him in preserving some natural
wonder in danger of desecration, or destroying some
corrupted tract of nature. In this fashion, Oakthorne
serves the Earth Mother, healing her and alerting
people to the plight of the Mother of All.
Denevs Worshjp and
orstuppers
Denev is worshipped all over the world, in many
forms. Among her most numerous followers are vari-
ous barbarian tribes-human and otherwise-who
revere her as the very land that grants them suste-
nance. Many of these tribes have shamans who speak
the will of the spirits of animal and land, which
outsiders personify as a single Great Earth Mother.
Though these shamans are sometimes druids, they
are more likely to be adepts (see Core Rukbook II,
page 37).
Many rural areas revere the Mother of the World.
Druids tend to be rarer here, as each person worships
Denev according to her own spirits and needs, often
through the auspices of the small rituals sacred to her
(see the Rites of the Land sidebar, above). In many
settlements, however, there is at least one person
skilled in herb-cunning and midwifery who performs
the duties of healing. This person, too, is often a
member of the adept NPC class.
Though Denev has many worshippers, her dru-
ids are perhaps the best known. Looked upon with
suspicion by those who worship the gods, druids
understand the fear that others feel of them-after
all, druids are best known as the servants of titans. As
a result, many of Denevs druids wear identifying
marks, such as the small stone sickles called earthen
crescents (see below) at their belts. Evil druids some-
times use these sickles to impersonate Denevs
followers, so many are still suspicious of them.
There is no unified druidic organization in the
Scarred Lands, though many of Denevs druids recog-
nize the great druid Tamasis, who defends the location
where Denev first entered her slumber. According to
whispers, Tamasis was the last druid at Denevs side
CHAPTER FIVE: THE EARTH MOT HER
when she vanished into Scarns depths, and he prom-
ised to watch over the land in her absence. Tamasis
is said to have been given longevity by Denev as part
of a decree that he should remain by her side and
watch over her grove until she rises once again. Only
then should he go to his reward in the cycle of rebirth.
Some druids gather into circles, groups ranging
in sizefrom a dozen to several hundred, each respon-
sible for an entire geographical area, be it a single
forest, a series of hills, a mountain peak or several
miles of shoreline. These druids ofteri work to heal
the land if it has been damaged by the Titanswar or
The Grove of the Mother
This lush, green grove serves as the
heart of Denevs worship on the conti-
nent of Ghelspad. Defended and
maintained by the Keepers, it is the
place where Denev entered her healing
slumber in the aftermath of the
Titanswar. As such, it still bears some of
her powerful essence, granting it the
following properties:
Place of Power: The grove is a
place of power (as detailed in Relics 8
Rituals, page 140). It is more potent
than other such sites, however, grant-
ing all druids a +2 effective level for the
purposes of spellcasting.
Serene Grove: The grove is treated
as though it were under the effects of a
permanent grove of serenity spell (Rel-
ics B Rituals, page 80). This grove is far
more potent than those created by the
use of that spell; the Grove of the Mother
is able to hold and protect up to one
hundred people, and its potent energies
allow the trees to ripen quickly, crest-
ing ld4 days of food per day. This food
seems to contain some of the power of
the grove, resisting spoiling and rot for
a month and granting an additional hit
point during normal healing on a day in
which it was eaten.
The Well of Ages: This is actually
a pond of deep crystalline water. Those
gazing into it who are knowledgeable in
the process are able to use it to cast a scry
spell once per week (this requires a
Knowledge [nature] roll, DC 25, to ac-
tivate). A mouthful of the water drunk
by anyone of neutral alignment serves
to heal the imbiber of any diseases,
negative levels and ability damage.
other disasters, or to defend it if the land is whole.
Some druidic circles, such as the Circle of the Ram in
Amalthea, are kindly toward outsiders, so long as
those outsiders respect the beliefs and wishes of the
circle and do not try to harm the protectorate of the
druids. Others are known for their outright antago-
nism and hatred of those who do not share their
ideals.
Many druids, however, tend to be solitary, either
guarding stretches of sacred land or simply wander-
ing, doing what they can to serve Denev in their
travels. Wandering druids often become adventurers.
Andelais the Incarnate is probably one of the best
known of these druids.
Earthen Crescent
(mjnorwondrous jtem)
Description: This crescent of gran-
ite or flint partially wrapped in leather
cord is often worn by druids of Denev-
indeed, they have in many ways become
practically a badge of identification.
Some druids have taken to simply wear-
ing unenchanted versions of these, but
the association began with these minor
magical items.
Powers: The earthen crescent
grants its user a number of abilities,
especially for those druids who travel
extensively. I t permits them to have
easily accessible spells of utility so that
they may prepare spells meant to defend
themselves-a necessity in the Scarred
Lands.
The earthen crescent grants its user
a +5 to all Wilderness Lore checks. It
grants the ability to cast create water,
mending and purify food and drink each
three times per day. It also grants the
ability to cast endure elements and
goodberry each once per day.
This item can be used only by dru-
ids.
Caster Level: 3rd
Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous
Item, must be a druid, create water,
mending, purify food and drink, endure
elements, goodberry
Market Price: 3,245 gp
Cost to Create: 1622 gp +130 XP
Weight: +lb.
THE DI V I NE &THE DEFEATED
Ferhaps the largest single gathering of Denevs
faithful is among the J ordeh, the druids of the wood
elves in Vera-tre, whose reverence of Denev is so well
known that they were the primary target of the Druid
War. Their society is built around the understanding
of Denevs tenets and their place in the cycle of life.
The myriad settlements of Vera-tre are ruled by a
reincarnational monarchy, a government ruled by
Incarnates who recall a past life as one of the Four
Oldefjt Beasts. When wood-elven children reach a
certain age, they are all tested with a series of ques-
tions by the J ordeh that only one who originally spent
prevbus lives as one of these Four Oldest Beasts-
and rhus, one of the Four Lords of the Verdant
Seat--would know. When a youngster is found who
has memory of these lives, he is taken in to the
Verdant Court and named heir of Vera-tre.
The current Lord of the Verdant Seat is Olith-
tagattd of the Fiery Wing, whose first memories are of
his life as Wings-of-Fire, the First Hawk. The heir is
a vouing woman who has taken the name Mattialla
Silvereyes, who was once Moon-in-the-Eyes, the
First Wolf. The previous king of the Verdant Seat was
Lord Spearbrow, the last incarnation of Stag-of-
Seven-Tines, the First Stag. No word has been heard
of the incarnation of Fur-like-Dusk, the First Bear.
IHowever, not only humanoids serve Denev.
Like the other titans, Denev created a number of
creatures as her children. These creatures include
various humanoids, such as the forest walkers (see
Creature Collection 11, page 75) and many fey. Others,
including the emperor stag and the huror (see Crea-
ture Collection, page 110) are animal-like creatures
that ]have been granted great gifts in return for their
service to the ethos of Denev. Some, like the unitaurs
(see Creature Collection II, page 200), turned their
back on her when she betrayed the other titans.
Shortly after the end of the Titanswar, the druids
of Denev appeared among bothdivine and titanspawn
race;s, seeking to help them recover from the damage
inflicted during that cataclysm. Soon, it became clear
that Denevs servants were trying to do the impos-
sible: they were working to create some kind of peace
between these enemies. The servants of the gods met
these attempts with suspicion and sometimes even
violence; the titanspawn simply tried to slay them for
the treachery of Denev.
!In any event, most followers of the Earth Mother
attempt to promote peace. Others often cynically
wonder what the children of Denev have to gain from
this, but her druids are quick to point out that not
only does that peace promote the neutral ethos of
Denev, but it also helps to prevent large-scale con-
flicts that destroy even more of the essence of Denev
through the destruction of the land. That, they claim,
is reason enough.
Denev and her children are sometimes viewed
with suspicion by the new gods and their congrega-
tions. After all, in the end, Denev is a titan, and
everyone is taught to fear the titans and their influ-
ence in the world. Even the fact that she sacrificed as
much as, if not more than, any of the gods during the
Titanswar isnt enough to dispel this nagging suspi-
cion. Many folk echo the sentiment of Brillith
Ironmace, a high priest of Hedrada: Denevs betrayal
of her kind isnt a sign of her benevolence and
goodness-rather, it should simply be accepted as yet
further proof of the innately treacherous nature of the
titans, even against their very own.
Indeed, it might even seem that the gods them-
selves shared this opinion, for in the aftermath of the
war, Denev was stripped of a portion of her powers.
Unwilling to allow a ti tan-even Denev-to exist
with its full measure of power, the gods deprived the
Earth Mother of a significant portion of her essence.
Combined with the sheer amount of damage the
Titanswar wrought on the Scarred Lands, Denev was
forced into a healing slumber. Many of Denevs
faithful claim that the Mother permitted this as a
token of her goodwill and willingness to see the
horrors of the titans put to rest. Others claim that this
was a cowardly blow to the Earth Mother who had
already been nearly laid low by the war, a treacherous
strike borne of cowardice on the part of the gods.
Druids are often considered dangerous and de-
ranged; many druids spend years away from
civilization, becoming out of touch with the mores of
normal society. This only contributes to the popular
idea of the druid as a crazeddefender of the wilderness
at best, a raving servant of the titans at worst.
Denevs druids often find themselves at odds
with the druids of other titans. No single situation
demonstrated this quite like the Druid War. To this
day, the druids of Denev are aware that many con-
sider them as much to blame for the war as the
titanspawn. Indeed, many do not see a difference
between titanspawn and children of Denev.
Ultimately, most followers of Denev realize that
their beloved Mother of All placed herself through
these agonies, suffered at the hands of the very ones
she helped to elevate and even now, from her healing
sleep, fights the remnants of her titanic siblings
influence in the lands, all for but one cause: a land at
peace where all creatures can fulfill their destinies.
The titans proved that they cared nothing for the
lesser races; perhaps the gods, who require worship,
will be different. Perhaps Denev might even be able
to rest and allow the cycle of natural events to take
their course, without interference from gods or titans.
CHAPTER FIVE: THE EARTH MOTHER
Servants of the Lands
Denev is served by a number of groups. Some of
them are known for their kindness and willingness to
help those who are in need, while others are known
as reavers and killers, reflecting all that is brutal in
nature in their dealings with outsiders.
The J ordeh
The circle of primarily wood-elven druids of
Vera-tre and the Ganjus, the J ordeh are the guardians
of the sacred site in the Virgin Woods where Denev
merged with the earth, entering her healing sleep.
These druids regard this Grove of the Mother as the
holiest of groves, for they believe that she yet lies
within the soil and will rise from the grove on the day
that she returns to full strength.
Other druids are quick to point out that Denev,
like all of the titans, has no one physical form and as
such when she entered the earth, she relinquished
that body, returning it to its source. Thus, there is no
actual form beneath the grove-or so they maintain.
None, however, can deny the sheer power of the site,
which manifests powerful place-magics.
As the neutral representatives of Denev in a
society that worships the Earth Mother first and
foremost, the J ordeh are responsible for the Seeking,
the series of questions that all young wood elves are
asked to determine if they are the latest incarnation
of one of the Four Oldest Beasts. Though some
maintain that the J ordeh wield an inordinate amount
of political power as a result, the J ordeh seem to be
genuinely committed only to maintaining the bal-
ance of the cycle, leaving dabbling in politics to
others. They merely seek to help the people of Vera-
tre discover their true destinies in each lifetime, as
well as discover the lessons from others they may
have lived.
The Incarnates
Though not an organized group per se, the Incar-
nates of Denev are nonetheless a force to be reckoned
with. Armed with the knowledge accumulated over
several lifetimes of service to Denev, it is the Incar-
THE IIlVlNE &THE DEFEATED
nates who usually commune directly with the Earth
blother.
Normal druids tend to view Incarnates in much
the same way that others view druids: slightly fanati-
cal near-madmen who have touched something too
primal for mere mortals to understand. In many ways,
that is very much the truth. Incarnates are driven by
the memories of their previous lives as well as a stern
adherence to the balance of the universe, which flies
in th.e face of the tendency toward law or chaos, good
or evil.
The Ljlljandelj
Founded by the legendary wood-elven archer
Lilliandel and her half-elven ranger husband Thoresk,
the 1,illiandeli are a loosely organized gathering of
elves, half-elves and elf-friends-usually rangers and
druids-who seek to protect wilderness in need of
defense. Usually, this defense is against the preda-
tions of titanspawn, but in the past, Lilliandeli have
also rallied against settlements that are destroying
the homes of animals and fae. Fortunately, most
Lilliandeli are charismatic and inspiring speakers,
able ;to forge compromises with those willing to listen
to re,ason.
There is no quarter for titanspawn, however.
The ILilliandeli are perhaps best known for the quality
of their archers. In Ghelspad, it is generally agreed
that ithe Lilliandeli are the best instructors in matters
of archery, whether of mortal skill or magical knowl-
edge..
Chonrs of the Ages
,4 small but renowned order of bards called the
Chorus of the Ages also serves Denev. These bards
(many of whom are multiclassed as rangers or druids)
roamthe Scarred Lands, using their music and lore to
help folk remember their duties to the cycle of life and
preserve the knowledge of the past. Choristers are
masters ofhistory, heraldry, family lineages and other
lores, for which they are held in high esteem. Most
communities have traditions of offering the best
hospitality they can to those members of the Chorus
who arrive in their area. The bard is offered food and
lodging; in return, the Chorister provides both enter-
tainment and an opportunity for the locals to relate
their family histories, reporting new births, deaths
and marriages, so that their lineages will be preserved
in the flawless memories of these historian-bards.
Choristers are known by the fine harps they carry, as
well as the tattoo of a sickle and harp upon the hand
they play their instrument with. Once a year, during
the Festival of the Sun, the Chorus gathers in the
Grove of the Mother and recites its findings so that all
of the Chorus may commit them to memory.
The Order of the Ram
The mountains around the ruins of Amalthea
are known for several things. Perhaps the foremost
among them is the Amalthean ram, the great beast
responsible for the prosperity and health of many
small settlements and villages. This part of the Kelder
Mountains is also known for the presence of several
ram-horned druids.
The Order of the Ram ismade up of five druids.
Privy to the secret of the manufacture of the Amalthean
helms (see Relics and Rituals, page174), this circle of
druids has taken it upon itself to defend these rare beasts
from those who would seek to exploit them and their
gifts. This group, led by Ionitha of the Mount, very
firmly warns off those parties sent out to retrieve either
rams or ewes. They resort to guerilla-style warfare, if
necessary, aided by their spells, summoned creatures
and the rams themselves.
THE DIVINE &. THE DEFEATED
-T
Chern the Scourge was a walking mountain of
disease. Open sores and pustules covered his body,
and plagues hid beneath his bloody nails. His breath
reeked of battlefield dead after a hot summer day, and
his saliva foamed with rabid madness. Cherns body
was living sickness, malleable by the titan into any
form he imagined. Ancient texts also describe him as
an amorphous slime and a diseased dragon.
sects with every beat of his black heart. When Chem
attacked, he grabbed enemies in his massive arms and
swept them into this cloud, letting the insects destroy
and infect.
Matted strands of black hair fell past Chems
waist. Braided into the strands were the bloated,
festering corpses of victims who died of Chems
plagues. He walked barefoot, the better to crush his
blisters into the earth and leave a trail ofpestilence to
blight croDs.
Titanswar, Chern finally perfected humanoid follow-
ers, the touch corrupters and pestilites, as footmen.
Before his death, Chem also unleashed the spirits of
the plague.
After nearly destroying Madriel and Nalthalos
the dark elven god, Chem was forced by Vangal and
Corean to flee Ghelspad. He then turned his rage
against the elves of Termana and their god, who had
in the past fought alongside Nalthalos..
The Fateof the Defeated
From the recitation of Storymaster Cenric of the
Family Alfael before the Lords Court of Vesh:
The droning from the sea foretold the Scourges
arriwal.
The forsaken elves stoodshoulder to shoulder on the
Clijfs of Promise, a force Termana hadnever before
seen, allied against the onrushing beast. Our god stood
with us, resplendent in shining armor, slender blade
gleaming likea ray of purest light. His herald, may his
name forever bedamned, stood besideour lord.
The droning grew louder, making teeth chatter,
swords rattle. We knew thetitan neared, could seehis
harbinger swarmcrossing likean oily blur ower thewaves.
Weknew fear then, but wedid not break.
Finally, the Scourge stepped from thebnne, biting
insects swarming himin a disease-filled cloud. Where he
stepped, theland died. Many elves perished under his
CHAPTER 5N: TH E DEFEATED
heel, ground into the bloody loam. They were thefortu-
nate ones.
For how could weknow Chern had already sown the
seeds of our despair?
The sword of light rose against Chern, and thetitan
smiled, a mocking grin. The battlefield was strangely
quiet-ewen the hideous droning subdued. Our armies
stoodrestless, eagerfor battle. The moment heldfor what
seemed an elven lifetime.
And then thetraitorous herald struck, driving his
blade deep into theheart of his master, our god. Cherns
hidden worms had done their job well. Not ewen the
trusted one knew hewould becometheinstrument of his
gods death until it was accomplished. Cherns reward?
He ripped the herald in half, freeing his worms to rain
across our ranks.
Chern fell upon us, his insects and contagion sweep-
ingmany to their doom. When elves fell, however, they
werentgranted true death. Many rose as hideous plague
spirits to share in the chaos Chern had wrought.
The shards were our salvation. Without them,
Cherns genocide would have succeeded. Our gods
dying will saved us.
Where our arrows and weapons bounced from his
pocked skin, theshard carriers sliceddeeply into his flesh.
The Scourge surely knew fear, for his massive arms
destroyed many of the shard carriers beforethey struck a
second time. But wehad seen hopeand rushed headlong
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
into thefray to gather theprecious artifacts.
Many condemn us for killing Chern on Termana,
for rmleashing the plagues that sap the life from the
cmtinent and its people. Cherns dyinggasp sent conta-
gions upon the winds, condemning us more than history
ever will. Our children are stillborn, our animals wither,
ourpeople diecenturies ahead of their time. This isour lot
in life, but we would gladly take up arms against the
tyrant should herise again.
One find terror followed the titans passing. A vast
shadow fell upon us, and wewatched as thegreat and
monstrous god Vangal strode out of theocean. When we
saw &Reaver, weknewfear, butour linesdidnotfalter.
But thegod had not cometo avenge the death of his
father. He gazed down at the corpse of theScourge, with
an expression on his face that might have been wonder,
07 triumph or even sorrow. We were notparty to the gods
thoughts as helifted his fathers corpse, flung it over his
shou!ders and boreit away.
Did the Reawer, a beingofpure violence that livedfor
blood and suffering, actually feel a trace of pity at the
death of his parent? Or was he simply retrieving the
Scourges plague-infested corpse for theother gods so that
they could dispose of it? None of us knew, and as Vangal
disappeared into the ocean, bearing the terrible corpse
home:, none wanted to.
.4nd when thelast of our kind falls, wehopeour true
god ne turns to carry our souls and memories home.
Chern hated the Termanan elves and their deity
for supporting Nalthalos and the dark elves of
Ghel.spad. The destruction that he inflicted upon the
elves of Ghelspad, however, was only a foretaste of
the tlerrible fate of the elves of Termana.
13enev chose Cherns burial site in a place where
his clorpsecould do no further harm. She crafted a
tomb from the bedrock of the land, tearing apart
mountains to form a colossal stone sphere. Madriel
pulled air from the sphere, creating a vacuum inside.
Vangal placed Chern into the void, and the titan
floated to the shells heart. Madriel froze the titan
there, making sure his putrid body would never touch
the inside. Denev sealed the tomb, and Chardun and
Vangal buried the sphere in the earth beneath the
Flourishing Flats. They hoped no contact meant
Cherns diseases could be contained.
But Cherns plagues were powerful. Despite the
precautions, the Mourning Marshes suffer disease
from the titans tomb. Rumors insist these infections
shall worsen as protections erode. Already, the Mourn-
ing Marshes are virtually uninhabitable, their once
pristine waters brackish and undrinkable, the land
tainted by Cherns blood. The fertile land where man
sprang forth is now a cancerous blight.
Cherns loyal vermin await his resurrection. Mil-
lions of insects crawl around the shell of his tomb,
wearing away layers of rock. Pestilites collect bits of
Chern, crafting plague coffers from the flesh. After
the Divine War, Denev watched Cherns tomb. But
the Earth Mother now slumbers, allowing Cherns
children to gather nearer his corpse, and her manifes-
tations weaken and weary both her and her followers.
How long until the first insect burrows through,
allowing Chern to rise?
The Tainted Travelers might know, as this rov-
ing leper band often frequents the Mourning Marshes.
The lepers, and their leader Engel Maal, promote
Cherns name, but few stay and debate with a colony
of leprous fanatics. Chern will not be forgotten as
long as the Travelers spread his calling. The Travel-
ers seem to be working with the pestilites and vermin,
and a locust demon is thought to meet with the lepers.
As most of Chems children were vermin, the task of
resurrecting the titan has fallen squarely on the
Travelers and pestilites.
The Travelers worship Chem in hidden locales
in many of the swamps of Ghelspad. A former asaatthi
ruin in the Swamps of Kan Thet serves as a temple,
and Cherns followers worship there every vernal
equinox (when diseases rise from winter snows to
plague the land) and on the day Chern fell. A large
sundial is hidden in the ruin, but the dials shadows do
not follow the suns course. Instead, two shadows
approach the gnomon from either side. Travelers
claim when the shadows meet, Chern shall rise. No
one bur Maal knows the time remaining on this
infernal clock. Chern is said to appear in a reduced
form within the ruins when the hands of the clock
move, but this has not been confirmed by the ever-
watchful Vigils.
Followers of the Defeated
Engel Maal, the Leper King, Cherns Priest,
Male Touch Corrupter, Drd 8: SZ M; HD 8d8+24;
hp 72; Init +4 (Improved Initiative); Spd 30 ft.; AC
14 (+3 Dex, +4 [bracers of armor, ring of protection]);
Atk +11/+6 melee (ld6+5 plus disease [+Z scimitar])
or +9 melee (ld6+3 plus disease [Zclaws]) and +4
melee plus disease ( ld6+1 [bite]); SA disease, putrefy;
SQ immunities; AL CE; SV Fort +9, Ref+5, Will +9;
Str 17, Dex 16, Con 16, Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 8
Skills: Concentration +5, Disguise +8, Escape
Artist +2, Heal +5, Hide +7, Listen +3, Move Si-
lently +3, Search +2, Spot +3
Feats: Dodge, Improved Initiative, Improved
Unarmed Strike
Possessions: Corruptions Blessing (+Z scimitar),
+3 bracers ofarmor, +1 ringofprotection, hat ofdisguise,
pipes of the sewers
Druid Spells per Day: 6/5/4/4/2
A survivor in the truest sense of the word, Engel
Maal has walked the Scarred Lands since the titans
defeat. Maal lived through the titans final days,
escaping destruction by hiding. When he came forth,
CHAPTER SIX: THE DEFEATED
the Scarred Lands had moved on, for the most part
forgetting about Maal and his brethren.
A touch corrupter, Maal imitated many others of
his race by hiding among a roving leper band moving
from Khirdet to New Venir. As the death march
slogged onward, Maal consumed his fill, regaining
strength years of hiding had sapped. Of the two
hundred who had started the journey, only forty-
seven remained when the leper colony straggled into
New Venir (only to be thrown out again).
Maal assumed leadership by default, the only
member whom the diseases and plagues did not kill.
Little did the lepers know most of the ailments
affecting them came fromtheir new leader. Maal
took the title Leper King and refers to those he
commands as the Tainted Travelers.
Maal wears a hat of disguise shaped like a bloody
scarf tied about his head. He uses it to soften his
diseases and better blend with the lepers. A putrid
odor surrounds him, however, and no magic masks
the smell.
Maal sees the lepers as a means of restoring
Chem. Maal is infecting all within his sovereignty,
mixing leper and touch corrupter as Cherns next
followers. Maal is also rewriting history, at least
among his followers. He claims Chern was not de-
stroying the land, but taking plagues upon himself to
spare the infected. By slaying Chern, the gods doomed
all lepers to a short life of sickness. Maals Travelers
now anticipate Cherns return, believing he will cure
them.
Cornuptions Blessing is Maals scimitar, which he
carries as if it were a scepter of office. Two lepers who
thought they could lead found the hard way that
Maal can use the blade-and does not hesitate when
his rule is questioned. The blade was wiped with a
piece of Chems flesh when created, and anyone
scratched by the weapon runs a risk of disease.
The Tainted Travelers follow a path through the
Scarred Lands, starting with the Mourning Marshes
(holy to Maal, although he doesnt advertise this),
then south to Irontooth Pass. The Travelers head due
west to somewhere in the Swamps of Kan Thet. They
backtrack along the route to return to the Mourning
Marshes.
Watches claim the Travelers bear flaps of leath-
ery cloth, although no one has stopped the leper
band to discover what these items are.
Madriels priests insist the Travelers carry Chems
dried skin and must be stopped. They believe the
Travelers have unearthed Chems remains and are
removing him piecemeal to the swamp to restore the
titan. Vigils following the Travelers (from safe dis-
tances, of course) report the lepers collect these items
in their temple in the ruined asaatthi city. What they
hope to accomplish is a mystery.
The Voracious One was bom possessed of an
unquenchable hunger. Like entropy itself Gaurak fed
upon the world endlessly. The hideously obese titan
is even said to have devoured all life from the once
verdant moon in a ravenous fit of unimaginable
gluttony. Though the titan Mesos was the first of the
gods targets during the Divine War, it is certain that
the depredations of Gaurak and Mormo probably
caused more anguish to the gods and their divine
races than any other. If the gods had not cast down
their parents, who knows whether Gaurak might
have consumed all life upon the earth as well, leaving
a blank slate for his wicked brethren to fill time and
time again.
Before the Divine War, Gaurak created many
creatures that mimicked his endless hunger. Some
provided for him, forever bringing more and more to
the Ravenous Ones maw, and those that failed him
were consumed as well. Others simply reflected his
voracious nature and carved barren pathways across
the world.
Supposedly he created three great guardian mas-
tiffs, known as the Hounds of Gaurak. It is known
that Garabrud the Obsidian Hound still wanders the
earth today. It is thankful that the other two are lost,
as it is reputed that they were far more terrible than
their obsidian kin. The Ivory Hound is said to have
fed upon the bones and teeth of its prey while drag-
ging the still living but boneless flesh to feed its
master. The Sanguine Hound supposedly drank the
steaming blood of its quarry and sent the drained
corpses to bring it more. One tale told by pirates of the
Toe Islands claims that the Sanguine Hound has
been seen swimming in the depths of the Blood Sea
feeding upon the ichor of Kadum. The idea of a beast
of Gaurak fattening itself upon the blood of his fellow
titans is not a pleasant one.
Somewhat more well-known creations of Gaurak
the Glutton include his high priests the fatlings, their
writhing lard worm parasites, their starved siblings
the gauntlings and the insectoid vermin the
vengauraks. More frightening to some philosophers is
the idea that perhaps a bit of Gaurak the Glutton
resides within each of us, carved into our very nature
so that wemight on occasion share the titans insa-
tiable hunger.
The Fate of the Defeated
Perhaps more than any other titan, the Vera-
cious One offended Denev, and when the titaness
spoke out against her fellow titans her voice was
loudest in criticism of Gaurak the Glutton. The
Ravenous One departed in anger, and as in all things
he took out his anger by feasting. Once the magnifi-
THE DIVINE & Tff E DEFEATED
words and set about consuming them all. His quest
was interrupted when the gods joined Denev in war
against the titans, but druids of Denev have never
forgiven the glutton for destroying the vast majority
of their magical darkwood groves.
Tanil the Huntress tracked the wake of uprooted
ground and came upon the Glutton devouring an
entire forest, said to have stood tall and proud where
the Spires of Gaur& now lie. Angry to find the
Gauirak destroying her mothers beloved gardens,
Tanil drew back her bow and shot the Glutton three
times before the beast could even turn from its
feeding frenzy. As the Glutton turned upon the
ground. Tanil cried out for her brother Corean and
her mother Denev as she showered arrows into the
beasts gaping maw even as it descended upon her to
devour her forever. Corean came upon the scene in
time to grasp the Voracious One in his mighty arms
and Tan11 tore Out of the Gluttons mouth through
his cheek with one of her deadly arrows. The Hunt-
ress drove her bronze arrow deep into Gauraks jaw so
that he could not close it, and Denev plucked his
jagged fangs from his mouth one by one.
The battle raged long and the participants were
of titanic size, the tremendous teeth falling to the
earth one at a time like gargantuan mountains. One
hundred terrible fangs smashed into the earth, bring-
ing horrendous earthquakes and shattering the lands
beneath. One tremendous tooth crashed into the
peninsula south of the Swamps of Kan Thet and was
CHAPTER So(: THE DEFEATED
used by the citizens of Fangsfall to build their city. A
row of teeth buried the ground beneath the gods feet
and formed the Spires of Gaurak. Another is said to
have shattered and rained across the Perforated Plains
in a hail of burning stones. One is said to have fallen
into the sea and given birth to the Devouring Reef,
while another is said to have flown upward into the
sky and to be circling the earth like falling a star
waiting to crash down some dark day in the future.
Once Tanil, Corean and Denev had rendered
the Glutton toothless and virtually helpless, they
bound him within the earth, no longer able even to
chew himself free. Religious scholars suggest that the
gods did not reveal to their followers where exactly he
rests to keep some madman from digging Gaurak free,
but many believe that the nature of the Gluttonous
Caves on the slopes of the Titanshome Mountains is
just too suspicious to ignore. Might the servants of the
Voracious One be slowly trying to unearth their dark
god, each gaining but a small purchase toward his
freedom before being consumed by the ravenous titan
and never returning?
Gauraks worshippers are creatures of excess,
whether due to nature or design. His high priests are the
hideously grotesque fatlings, whose oily machinations
accomplish little beyond increasing their own girth,
but who still seem to be his favored children. Those he
has punished for some inscrutable reason become the
gauntlings, and again their ravenous hunger keeps
them from accomplishing any particularly great degree
of unity or purpose. The insectoid vengauraks are too
simple minded to be more than arelentless tide ofbeasts
that tirelessly hunt and devour the favored races of the
divine. I t would seemto some of the followers of the
gods that Gauraks minions are so many selfish crea-
tures waiting to be plucked out of the world like the
Gluttons teeth, until he is truly left with no markupon
the world.
Alas, the druids of Denev know otherwise. Na-
ture, it is said, abhors a vacuum. Where the mind of
Gaurak may be consumed with hunger, perhaps even
more so than it was before given his decades of
entrapment, he is still a powerful being and his urges
reach out to certain base instincts every creature
possesses. Even the divine races can fall to his wor-
ship, one too many extra meals at a time. Madmen
like the smith Galsconigo have forged parts of the
teeth of Gaurak into evil artifacts and relics. Natural
creatures delving into the fallen teeth of the Glutton
sometimes emerge completely changed. Blood alche-
mists even claim that the dark roots of Gauraks fangs
horde caches of titans blood. Arcane practitioners
seek to incorporate the strength of the titans fangs
into their creations, and greedy miners delve into
them seeking forbidden wealth.
Druids of Denev despise Gaurak, as his creations
destroy entire regions, voraciously devouring every-
thing until nothing is left. More frighteningly they
have discovered hunger-mad druids who serve the
Glutton almost in the sense of antidruids, intention-
ally using their attunementwithnature todevour and
destroy everything around them. Calling themselves
the Fangs of Gaurak, these heretical druid cults
search for the location of their buried lord and seek to
gather all of his teeth together. Thi s is a monumental
task, of course, given that some of the Gluttons teeth
are the size of mountains. Nevertheless, the insane
druids who follow this path cannot resist the fervent
dreams of freedom, which emanate from their god
during their prayers, nor ignore the ravenous hunger
his thoughts inspire in them. Acouple ofclashes have
even revealed strange breeding pits, wherein the
Fangs of Gaurak seemed to be attempting to re-create
one or more of the Hounds of Gaurak.
Followers of the Defeated
Blubara, High Priest of Gaurak, Fatling, Drd9:
SZ Huge humanoid (tall); HD 6d8+27; hp 54; Init -
4; Spd 5 ft.; AC 14 (-4 Dex, -2 size, +10 natural); Atk
+8 melee Crush (2d4+4); SA spells, envelop; SQ DR
41-, immunities, oil secretion, SR 15; ALNE; SVFort
+11, Ref -2, Will +7; Str 19, Dex 3, Con 19, Int 11,
Wis 14, Cha 3.
Additional Abilities: Blubara can cast spells as a
level 9 druid. He also has the normal fatling powers
of envelop, immunities, oil secretion and harboring
approximately one hundred lard words (see Creature
Collection, pages 73 and 123).
Skills: Animal Empathy +10 (lard worms only),
Concentration +5, Intimidate +6, Listen +8, Scry
+4, Sense Motive +3 Feats: Enlarge Spell, Great
Fortitude, Quicken Spell, Toughness
Possessions: An estate on the outskirts of Shelzar,
tooth of Gaurak, vanguard mask
Druid Spells per Day: 6/5/5/3/2/1
Blubara is a huge, hideously fat creature. Reput-
edly the glutton was once a wealthy Shelzarian
merchant whose love of fine clothes and women was
exceeded only by his hunger for rich foods and wine.
On a trip to Darakeene, he came upon a particularly
odd mask, and fancying it for the next masquerade
ball he quickly purchased the monstrosity. The mas-
querade ended in disaster, as the wengauruk mask
made its true nature known and sent guests fleeing
into the night, screaming.
Upon discovering the horrible truth about the
mask, the merchant became obsessed with it rather
than properly afraid. He set about learning its true
origins, and soon enough had even paid a large
bounty for a living vengaurak. Finally totally with-
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THE DIVINE b THE DEFEATED
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drawing from polite society, the merchant be-
came known among certain circles for holding
underground blood sports where the debauched
could watch unfortunate victims torn apart for
their amusement and where the food and drink
never stopped flowing. His parties grew legend-
ary amongst the most depraved citizens of Shelzar,
until finally the gatherings came to the attention
of the authorities.
In Shelzar, everything is for sale, however,
and he paid people quietly to look away and had
others eliminated. The terrible parties contin-
ued, and the merchant grew more corpulent by
the day. After a time, he found his vineyards grew
strange greasy melons never seen before, so he
served them as dinner to a small and private party
of close friends. All of them were transformed
into Gauraks chosen-horrid fatlings. The mer-
chant reveled in his new state, ahandoning his
original name and calling himself only Blubara.
Despairing of ever feeding his companions, how-
ever, Blubara imprisoned them, feeding them
only whatever scraps he deigned unworthy of his
attention. Even now they linger as ravenous
gauntlings in his cellars. Guests who linger too
long at one of his parties may find themselves
facing the hungers of Blubara, though only the
truly depraved or the doomed are ever allowed
past his charmed guards to actually see his hid-
eous mass.
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Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
FacelReach:
Special Attacks:
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SaveS:
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speed:
D escn p t j on
Large Construct
12d10 (66 hp)
- 1 (Dex)
20 Ft. (cant run)
26 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +18 natural)
1 bite +15,2 grabs +10 melee
Bi te 2d10+7, grabs l d10+7 (special)
5 f t . by 5 f t . I10 f t .
Grapple, terror
Construct, damage reduction 20/+2, magic
Fort +4, Ref +3, Wi l l +4
Str 25, Dex 9, Con -. l nt -, Wis 11, Cha
None
None
Any land or underground
Solitary (unique) or with priest of Gaurak
11
None
Always neutral
15-21 HD (Large)
immunity
1
The twisted druids of Gaud sometimes gather thousands of teeth from their prey, piling them together and
enchanting them to become a mindless embodiment of the Ravenous Ones feasting. The gnashing and grinding
teeth of the fang golemare unnerving in the extreme to say the least, and it stands over 9 feet tall and weighs over
2,000 pounds. Driven by the spirit of the titan, the golemseeks to devour its foes, despite the fact that it can derive
no sustenance fromthem. Indeed the shredded remains of victims inevitably slide between the grinding teeth of its
torso to oozeto the ground, pul ved into useless gore.
Fang golems obey simple commands up to a sentence in length given to them by their creators. Alternatively
they may simply be ordered to devour everything except their creator and set looseupon a gluttonous rampage.
Combat
Fang golems grab their opponents tight and tear them apart mindlessly with their wicked maws. The churning,
grinding teeth of the goleminspire fear in their enemies, and even the slightest touch of a fang golemtears flesh into
ribbons.
Construct: Fanggolem areimpervious to critical hits, subdual damage, energy drain, stunni ng and death frommassive
damagetraumaand areimmuneto any effect that calls for a Fortitudesaveto resist, unless the effect specifically affects objects.
They arenot affected by attacks or spells of mind-affecting nature (for example, enamoring or charming spells).
Magic Immunity (Ex): A fang golemis immune to all spells, spell-like abilities and supernatural effects, except
as follows: agEumy spell cast with the golemwithin its area of effect causes it to ignore the spellcaster in favor of other
targets within the burst radius; a magic fimg spell heals 1 point of damage that the golemhas suffered, while a g r ~
magic fang heals 2 hit points of damage; shatter spells work as normal on the golem.
Terror (Su): A fang golems grinding, gnashing teeth and fearsome visage cause fear as per the spell
in all who see it.
Grapple (Ex): If a fang golems initial grab attack succeeds, then its fist retains its grip unless the victim can
manage to get away via normal rules for breaking a grapple. So long as one of the fang golems limbs holds a victim,
all of the golems attacks automatically gain +4 to hit and ignore all dodge bonuses. Furthermore, the grinding teeth
of the grasping limb continue to automatically inflict ld10+7 points of damage per round.
Construct j on
A fang golemsentire body is composed of teeth fromvarious creatures. Two thousand pounds of teeth arerequired and
the construction costs 80,ooO gp to create. The creator must be16th level and ableto cast druidic or arcane spells. Completing
the ritual drains 1,600 XP fromthe creator and requires greater magic fang, rei- and &timy.
TH DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Golthagga of the Forge,
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Golthagga was not the most destructive of the
titans; in many ways, he was instead the most cre-
ative. He was the first living thing to learn the ways
of the smith, to shape objects from the metal found in
the mountains. I t can be said he was the smith, the one
that defined all who came after him. Rather than
hunt the land with his brethren, Golthagga spent his
years crafting strange magical artifacts, living siege
engines and other abominations of smithwork upon
his colossal anvil. However, his scorn for lesser beings
was as great as that of any titan. Golthagga looked
upon the world as flawed and saw no joy in anything
he had not made or remade himself. He reviled the
handiwork of his sister Denev, preferring to gather up
her #creations, animal or plant, and give them new
shapes that amused him better. This was not simply
a habit of his-this was the focus of his entire exist-
ence.
Legend has it that Golthagga was born of the
rnee ting of Fire and Earth, not fully of either. From his
hybrid origin, he gained equal power from both of the
elemental forces, and by fusing the two he gained the
additional strength of Metal. Though he did not
possess the raw might of Kadumor Thulkas, his power
was lmoreflexible. Particularly when aided with the
forge, hammer and tongs in which he invested much
of his personal power, Golthagga could create or
destroy with equal facility. Regrettably for the world,
his idea of creation was no better than destruction.
Golthagga was not as prolific as his fellow titans,
at least as far as intelligent progeny were concerned.
Many of his creations were one-of-a-kind creatures,
discarded after their forging as unworthy of duplica-
tion. Some of these unique beasts still keep lairs in the
Scamed Lands, lashing out spitefully at the world in
which they do not belong. But still, a number of
bizarre creatures owe their new forms to Golthaggas
whim. Various texts dating from before the Divine
War credit Golthagga with the creation of numerous
creat:ures, of which the chimerae, rust monsters,
behh, bulettes, chokers, athach, chuul and xorn have
prospered the most. Some fire giant clans claim that
they were crafted by Golthagga, being equal infusions
of earth and stone, which infuriates their cousins who
claim descent from Thulkas. The flailing
dreadnoughts, tempus twins, iron devils and skeletal
hosts; are all certainly Golthaggas doing, sharing as
they do his demented malice for all things natural.
Even so, Golthagga did not act as a god-figure to
his creations; the Shaper had a poor habit of aban-
doning his toys once hed finished with them. A few
mighty giants labored in his volcano forge to assist
him, but they were no saferfrom the titans attentions
than were any other creatures in the area. When
Golthagga left the Cursed Mountain (as it came to be
known), it was only to gather new materials to bring
back to his smithy to work anew.
Some would say it was highly ironic that it was in
his own forge, the seat ofhis attention, that Golthagga
met his end.
TheFate of the Defeated
From the Litany of Palash, translated into the
common tongue by Marioc Chemmeth:
11: And the distant thunders sounded i n
Golthaggas ears, and he knew them to be the cries
of his kin. Yet Denev still would answer him not, and
he grew afraid, though he knew not that he feared,
for never had he done so before. And he craved the
feel of a weapon in his hand, and he hastened to his
forge.
12: But as he drew near, he heard the sound of
hammer on metal, and his blood burned to think
that someone used his forge without his leave, and he
quickened his pace. He mounted the Folded Stair,
and he drew aside the Curtain of Hands, and there he
beheld Corean the Shining, the Champion, who
beat a shining sword upon Golthaggas own anvil.
13: Why are you here in my home, son of
Kadum? I can smell the blood of my brothers and
sisters in the air. Now I find you in my home, at my
forge, holding my tongs and hammer! What is that
sword you forge? Is it meant to be borne against my
brothers and sisters?
14: It is, said the Shining One. I have made
it from the things that you discarded at your forge. I
have made it from beauty and light and hope-all
things you have beaten out of your works, thrown
aside as dross. And I have forged these things to-
gether with strength and justice and wisdom. And
the alloy is stronger than anything you could ever
make.
15: So spake Corean, and he lifted the glowing
sword from the anvil, and he took the white-hot tang
of the blade in his hand as though it were a hilt, but
it burned him not.
16: This sword is stronger and sharper than
anything made by your or your brothers. And its
name is HONOR.
17: Golthagga grew full wroth at these words
and took up the hammer that hung above the lintel
and ran at Corean to dash his brains out upon the
glowing anvil. Yet Corean was swifter than the
Shaper, and the hammer-blow fell not upon his
godly brow, but upon the great tongs that lay upon
the anvil, and they were riven into a thousand
shards; such was the strength of Golthagga in his
anger. And the shards did cut the flesh of Corean and
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Golthagga, and the divine blood fell on the ground.
18: And Corean did fight then with Golthagga,
and the mountain was split asunder by the strength
of their struggle, and the melted stone ran out like
blood. Still they fought in the crater, and with every
blow exchanged both the hammer of Golthagga and
the sword of Corean grew hotter.
19: And finally the heat was too great, and
Golthaggas hammer was made ruin in his hands. But
the sword of Corean, called HONOR, had grown
harder and sharper with every blow. And Corean did
plunge HONORfull into the belly ofGolthagga, and
cleft him upwards until Golthagga fell in two pieces.
And thus quenched, the sword was cooled.
20: Corean took the left side of Golthagga and
fled to the utmost north of the world and buried the
left side of Golthagga under the ice there. And
he took the right side of Golthagga and went
likewise to the utmost south of the world,
where he buried it likewise under the ice.
2 1: And, his task completed, Corean then
drew HONOR once more and rode the sky to
[Footnote: Imsure the allegorical refrain of
these verses is impossible for all but the most fervent
reader to ignore, but it does bear repeating that from
all wecan tell, this is a moderately accu-
rate account. Of course, we have no
eyewitnesses to the heart of this ac-
count-none could have survived the
destruction of the Cursed Mountain-
but the Library has uncovered ample
evidence to support the greater portion
of these events, such as the unusual con-
ditions surrounding the aforemen-
tioned crater (easily attributed to
a mingling of spilled divine and
titanic ichor), the fragments of
metal identified as shards of the
hammer and tongs and so on. In-
deed, divinations suggest that there
was a titan buried at the poles of the world,
and his corpse may well be responsible for birthing
the numerous icy monstrosities that plague the far
north (see Skallers Bestiary of Ghelspad, work in
progress, particularly the sleet devil entry). I cant
say whether or not Palash had a divine muse or was
simply a good detective, but these verses, allegory
though they may be, have underpinnings of truth
that I advise the reader not to ignore. -MC]
Since the sundering of Golthagga and the
destruction of the Cursed Mountain, the
Shapers legacy has somewhat faltered. Many
the aid of his brethren.
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THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
of the intelligent beings that owed their new forms to
Golthagga hated their crafter for it and want nothing
to do with any potential resurrection. Of his unique
creations, many have been destroyed, and the others
hide in the darkest caves under the world. But
Golthagga was-is-still one of the titans that made
the world, and there are those who would see him
wa1.k the face of the Scarred Lands yet again.
If even the wisest followers of the gods admit that
the titans were hewn apart and scattered, but not slain,
then it becomes apparent that the titans could yet live
again. Such is the hope of the Shapers worshippers. But
the primary difficulty with restoring Golthagga is that
the halves of his colossal body are at opposite ends of the
planet, in highly inhospitable regions. Certainly no
earthly being could reunite his parts. But, in the lore of
Gollthaggas druidic circles, there may be another way.
The Shapers anvil still stands, in the great crater that
was once the Cursed Mountains. It issaid that if the
pieces of his tongs are rejoined and placed upon the
anvil and struck with the likewise rejoined hammer,
the Shaper will be reforged anew. So much of his power
was invested in the forge that it seems possible, possible
enough to try. Even though the tongs and the hammer
would be 30 feet long when rejoined, it is still possible.
If these stories are true, then Golthagga might
even be the easiest of the titans to resurrect (although
given the Herculean nature of the task, thats saying
little). The world is fortunate, then, that he has so few
worshippers remaining in the world. The mightiest
cre,aitures to venerate Golthagga are giants; the Shaper
has a scattered following throughout the various
giant races. His faith is at its strongest among the fire
giants; many clans have taken to Golthaggas wor-
ship, often praying to colossal iron idols fashioned in
his Kikeness and set above their own volcanic forge-
chambers. His cult has also found some purchase in
isolated dwarf strongholds, where dwarven druid-
srnirhs pray to the Lord of the Forge and attempt to
emulate his strength. Human (or other sentient)
sacrifice is a common theme among the various
circ:les of Golthaggan druids, who in their crude
fashion mimic the Shapers cruel destruction of inno-
Gent lives. In their fiery cavern shrines, to the rhythm
of hellish drums, the druids of Golthagga lay their
sacrificial victims upon red-hot anvils and break their
bodnes with heavy iron hammers.
Of these scattered circles, the most numerousand
mm: dangerousis the Cult of Reforged Flesh. The cult
not only boasts secret members among dwarves, giants and
event tempus twins alike, but it has atready gatheredperhaps
an eighth of the shards of Golthaggas hammer and tongs.
The ~cultscavemous lair holds agreat scaffolding where the
members assemble what fmging shards they may and fer-
vently guard the rest.
The cult is led by the Eight-Fingered Hand, an
inner circle of powerful druids who were themselves
reshaped upon the anvil of Golthagga himself and
who have survived to the present day since then. Six
are elves or dwarves and the seventh is a tempus twin;
the eighth is a human child who had the ability to
grow old hammered out of her on the Shapers anvil.
She is, ironically enough, the oldest and mightiest of
the cults inner circle-perhaps the greatest druid of
Golthagga alive today-and is referred to reverently
as the Thumb. The others, the First through Sev-
enth Fingers, all follow her in their communal quest
to reunite Golthaggas hammer and tongs and then to
reforge Golthagga anew.
Followers of the Defeated
Vladuk Stoneguts, Sixth Finger of Golthagga,
Male Dwarf, Bbnl l /Drd5: SZ M; HD
1 ld12+5d8+90; hp 207; Init +2; Spd 30 ft.; AC 21
(+2 Dex, +5 rhino hide, +4 small shield +3) ; Atk +23/
+18/+13 melee (ld8+9, warhammer); AL CN; SV
Fort +17, Ref +6, Will +9; Str 20, Dex 11 (15), Con
22, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 6
Skills: Climb +13, Concentration +11, Handle
Animal +2, Intimidate +8, Intuit Direction +9, J ump
+lo, Knowledge (nature) +6, Listen +12, Move
Silently +6, Ride +7, Spot +5, Swim +lo, Wilderness
Lore +14
Feats: Endurance, Improved Critical
(warhammer), Power Attack, Run, Track, Weapon
Focus (warhammer)
Possessions: +4 chaotic warhammer
(Howlshatter), rhino hide armor, small shield +3,
forging shard (tongs), belt of Dexterity +4 (as gloves),
six potions ofcurecriticalwounds, wandoffleshhammer
(15 charges)
Druid Spells per Day: 5/4/3/1
Golthaggas forge was not kind to Vladuk. When
the titan grew bored with the dwarf and cast him
aside, Vladuks legs were two different sizes; his left
arm was a scaled, gargoylish talon and his face was a
mangled mess. For the last two centuries, Vladuk has
been forced to travel swathed in heavy clothes, with
only his protruding gray beard as proof that hes the
overly light-sensitive dwarf he says he is and not a
titanspawn. As one might expect, this isnt enough to
get him within the walls of most settlements.
However, Golthaggas hammer also beat a pre-
ternatural strength into Vladuk; the half-wild dwarf
is one of the hardiest mortals walking the face of
Scarn today. Although he is the weakest druid of the
Eight-Fingered Hand, he is physically as strong as
three men sharing a single body. He has survived the
years since Golthaggas death due not to his great wit,
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Long before the Divine War, the titans molded
a world much different from the Scarred Lands.
There were many wondrous creatures in this world: a
race of slugs that could talk to the Stars and ask them
questions, birds that were made of light, and a civili-
zation of catlike beings who understood the true
nature of magic. The titans eventually grew bored
with all these creatures and destroyed them. Time
and again this happened.
Golthain was a titan with the ability to project
himself into the mind and senses of
other beings, allowing him to
perceive life as his
subjectdid.
He d e s m ~ s ~ourfor&emss! Golthain, the Pun-
ished one, the tearful one, the faceless and diminished!
Hi:; brethens crimes were not his! I f he still had eyes, he
would cry for the crimes of Gol th~a, Che m,
adM om~! If he stillPossesseda body, he wo u ~ s c o ~ r g e
hi mel f f or the sins of Mesas, G a u d and Thdkas! I f he
still had hands, he would use them to heal the suffering of
the world! But he is dead! The kindest of the titans, and
he is the only one that is truly dead!
-Redeemer of Golthainpreaching in the wharf
market of Fangsfall
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This granted Golthain great insight into the world,
but at a cost. The titan could not help but to under-
stand that life had meaning to these other creatures,
that the actions of the titans had consequences.
When his fellow titans carelessly slew individuals,
communities or whole races, Golthain felt their pain.
Eventually, Golthain tried to save one of Scams
races from destruction. The book of Arnoch, a re-
spected sacred text, says that it was a species of plants
known as the world flowers, which grew taller than
the mountains and could create new colors. When
Kadum sought to destroy the flowers (for he found
their colors displeasing), Golthain tried to stand in
the Mountain Shakers way. Enraged, Kadum bel-
lowed, They are mine to do with as I wish, for I
created them! Your impertinence shall not go unpun-
ished!
Kadum called his brothers and sisters together.
They formed a circle around Golthain, and one by
one each titan enacted its punishment. First Mormo
flayed apart the members of Golthains favored race,
the deryth. Then Kadum tore away Golthains face so
that he could not see or hear, and Golthagga burned
his flesh so that he could not feel. The tortures would
have continued, but before Chern could enact his
punishment on Golthain, Mesos intervened, saying,
We should let him live, for 1 see that if wedo he will
die a true death, and that must not be allowed. The
other titans heeded Mesos wishes, though most did
not understand his true meaning.
Stripped of his senses, Golthain nonetheless
learned to use the many creatures of Scarn as his eyes
and ears. Crippled and saddened, Golthain became a
patron of living things, offering them what comfort
he could and allowing their presence to ease his own
suffering. So many were his minion creatures that
when he lived there was no place in Scarn where his
senses did not extend.
TheFateof the Defeated
When the Divine War broke out, Golthains
sadness deepened. He hated his brethren for their
cruelty to him and the creatures that he loved, but he
wanted no part in their destruction, and he hated the
gods more than the titans because they had killed
Mesos, who was one of the few to have spoken in his
favor. He wandered off toward the frozen north lands,
seeking only solitude.
Still, the other titans found him and cajoled him
into acting as their spy, using his creatures to observe
the gods and their servants. It is not known how
effective Golthain was or what secrets, if any, he
uncovered for the titans, but after the Lady of the
Winds was bound into her prison and forgotten, the
gods pursued and captured Golthain. They knew that
he had acted as a spy for the other titans in the divine
war. Golthain was hated by many members of the
divine races as well. Some blamed him for the cre-
ation of the deryth and for the making of the bat
devils.
Vangal was the strongest advocate for Golthains
destruction. Any titan who did not aid us is a
danger, he said. Did Golthain try to stop the murder
of the divine races? No! Did he use his powers to save
the land from torment?No! Instead, he acted as afoul
spy for those beings who tortured him and ravaged
our land! I say show him no mercy!
But Madriel, who had won the right to offer any
being mercy, did so for Golthain. The titans own son,
Hedrada, also spoke in favor of mercy, though as an
impartial judge, he also said that he could not in good
conscience ask that his father be spared. Alone among
the titans, Golthain accepted Madriels mercy and
gave himself up to the embrace of Denev, returning
to the land that he had come to love and protect. I t
is said that Golthain finally found peace in the arms
of Denev, and of all the titans he is the only one
thought to be truly dead.
TheFollowers of the Defeated
Although Golthain is dead, there is one group of
druids that continues to worship him. These are the
Redeemers of Golthain, who wander the Scarred
Lands, doing penance for the titans evil and seeking
forgiveness for their patron. This penance often in-
volves acts of self-flagellation and mutilation, and
more extreme worshippers have been known to put
out their own eyes. Redeemers also consider it a rare
and great honor to act as the host for one or more parts
of a deryth (see Creature Collection 11, page 55).
In seeking forgiveness for Golthain, redeemers
chant, rant, preach and pray on street corners and in
market squares across Scarn. It is common for re-
deemers to carry a long scroll, which they call their
List of the Gracious, and attempt to persuade passersby
to sign it. These are written petitions to the gods to
forgive Golthain for his crimes and those of his
kindred.
Because their patron is dead, redeemer druids are
limited to casting spells of 2nd level or lower. How-
ever, with proper contrition and the performance of
the appropriate true ritual, some eventually obtain
the ability to cast spells of up to 6th level of ability.
Redeemers are proficient in the use of the whip and
light flail but are unable to use scimitars or long
spears. There are several druid spells and true rituals
known only to redeemer druids.
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THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
. .
the Wnthingl or
After the titans created Scam, they populated it
with all the many creatures that walked its surface,
squirmed through its earth, swarmed in the sky above
it and swamin the watery depths beyond its lands.
Gormoth, the being called the Shaper, dared go
further. He desired to be served, to be worshiped and,
above all, obeyed by an intelligent race of his own
des@. And so he created the viren, the first servitor
race.
The other titans gazed on these strange new
creatures with pleasure and, in their manner, envy,
and soon all wished to have their own servitors. Many
new races were made, but none was the equal of the
virein. Unlike the gods, who had yet to be born, the
titans derived no power from the obeisance of their
creations-the mortal races were created merely for
the titans' amusement, to be destroyed when they
grew boring.
Of all the titans, none was more jealous of
Conmoth than Mormo, the Serpent Mother. Her first
arternpts at creating her own servitors were unsuc-
cessiul, and the sight of the viren filled her with anger
and resentment. Relations between Mormo and the
Shaper had been stormy for centuries-the pair was
sometimes lovers, sometimes foes. Now, as she looked
upon Gormoth's creations and saw that her own
beings all fell short, Mormo conspired to steal
Gonnoth's knowledge for herself and to poison her
former lover.
Searching Scam for the instrument ofher treach-
ery, she found a species of worms that served the
slarecians, a race that dwelled deep underground and
may well have inhabited the world before the titans.
Gathering up the creatures, the Serpent Mother sent
a great horde of them against Gormoth, filling him
with burning agony as they fed from his unkillable
titan's essence. As he writhed in agony, Mormo and
the other titans plundered his secrets, exterminated
most of their imperfect servitor races and began to
create in earnest.
For centuries, Gormoth lay in torment, buried
deep beneath the surface of Scam. The other titans,
contemptuous and cruel hearted, called him the
Writhing Lord. Only Denev took pity on Gormoth,
occasionally visiting the captive titan to ease his
suffeiring somewhat. Meanwhile, Gormoth's bound-
less hatred for his treacherous sister sustained him
through the seemingly endless pain-filled years. That
hatred grew as he saw his fellow titans creating their
own races, and he longed to take vengeance on them
and make all mortals his twisted playthings. A mil-
lennium passed, twisting the Shaper into a spite-filled
monstrosity hungering for revenge.
I n the midst of Gormoth's suffering, Mormo
came to him, taunting her lover, and coupled with
him, begetting their son, Chardun. She then aban-
doned Gormoth once more to his endless torment
and went forth to work her plots against the world.
After centuries, Gormoth finally overcame the
infestation of worms and emerged from his prison to
vent his wrath upon the world, one being at a time.
The once-handsome Gormoth was changed by his
ordeal: his flesh had sprouted tentacles and tubercles,
his body constantly twitched and heaved, and the
titan was still troubled by endless pain and itching.
Though he was free, in some ways Gormoth was still
chained by his body, and he sought to take vengeance
for his pain.
The knowledge that many races and creatures
now existed, and that his own viren had been driven
almost to extinction, only fanned the fires of his rage.
Gormoth took each individual offering and reshaped
it into something unspeakably vile. He warped his
druids into fearful monstrosities that roamed the
night, seeking victims for their lord. Dwarves became
rock burrowing, wormlike creatures. Halflings were
transformed into odorous rodentlike skulkers. Elves
he changed into man-size lice that infested the great
forests. Thus the being that had been the Shaper was
now called the Warper, and his rage was boundless.
Despite the horrors he inflicted on other races,
goblins and humans were Gormoth's prize playthings.
Humans were already varied, flexible and full of
youthful vigor. Goblins were supremely malleable,
capable of being fashioned into anything Gormoth's
madness decreed.
The titan twisted his victims into parodies of
their former selves. One man was changed into a
hideous combination of giant snake and snail. He
transformed an innocent woman into his handmaiden
by enlarging her to the size of an ogre, then increasing
the size of her arms and hands until they were nearly
the size of a giant's. She spent her days applying rivers
of salve to his quivering, pain-wracked flesh, until a
particularly violent spasm caused Gormoth to roll
over and crush her beneath his writhing body. A
chorus of tormented women played out a piping
melody on their fluted necks, striving to ease the
titan's suffering. Goblins he stretched, crushed and
twisted into myriad tortured forms that glistened and
shuddered in the pale light of the Nameless One:
spiderlike shapes, snake creatures, bat-winged things
with gnarled limbs, squat crouching creatures, bilious
things that throbbed and pulsed, horrors that oozed
between his massive toes, while chitinous goblins
scuttled in and out of his ears, whispering secrets to
him.
Gormoth's madness was limitless and random,
for in his altered state, he had forgotten that it was
Mormo who had poisoned him. He cared only for
easing his own suffering by visiting new torments on
others. His druids practiced long rituals nightly, using
the colossal power of their master's agony to bring
mortals to him.
CHAPTER So(: THE DEFEATED
The Fate of the Defeated
When the Titanswar erupted, Gorrnoth and his
druids sent thousands of his playthings throughout
Scarn to capture more victims. Gormoth took legions
of warriors and shaped them into mindless creatures
that crawled around his writhing form, while twisted
beggars roamed the lands driven by agony to bring
more victims to the Writhing Lord.
Chardun grew angry at this affront, for many of
these twisted warriors had been stolen from the Great
Generals own armies. Gormoths son surpassed him
for calculated cruelty, and he had not forgotten the
vicious manner in which he had been treated. Chardun
plotted a cruel fate for his titan father.
The eldest god, Vangal, joined
ding him think of the bitter harvest that his cruelty
had reaped, Chardun placed each half of Gormoths
body on opposite sides of a gigantic chasm, leaving his
split form to once more writhe in pain for all eternity.
Even now, Gormoths sundered halves struggle to
reunite, but the chasm forever divides him in two.
Chardun slaughtered thousands of Gormoths
playthings, while Vangal sent legions of insects after
the titans followers, driving many to suicide and
poisoning others. The surviving druids hid away in
the forgotten places of Scarn, where to this day they
perform horrific rituals in the Warpers name.
The knowledge of the location of Gormoths
sundered body has been lost. Gormoths
druids and their servants still
search Scarn for their
lords body but have
yet to find it. Some
claim that it is not on
Scarn at all. If only
they can find
Gormoth, they be-
lieve, he could be
restored through the
Great Ritual of Rejoin-
ing. If only they could
find Gormoth, the gods
and their followers would
tremble once more in fear.
ti tan was Gormoth, the Writhing
Lord would once more
warp every living
him, for Gormoth had rendered
his playthings immune to dis-
ease and able to feed off nearly
anything, enraging the lord
of plague and famine. Be-
sides, Vangal had
developed a taste
for the blood of ti-
tans and decided to
aid Chardun
down mountain-
shattering blows upon
his gargantuan form.
Ritual of Re-
been lost.
That knowl-
edge must be
moved like light-
ing, pinning his
fathers arms
behind his
back and
hoisting him
THE DIVINE b THE DEFEATED
very bones of the world creak
Oceans churn violently
The arrogant are filled with gripping fe
The gods sleep uneasily
his pain torments all
Our lords writhing awakens his defeate
brothers and sisters
e fallen wish to rise up again
ur lords writhing opens the myria
he many races remain his plaything
The folk serve unwillingly
his misery enslaves all
Our lords writhing grants us power
our vengeance
The agony reshapes us into his vessels
Our bodies twist jogully
fouind before Gormoth can be made whole. Further-
moire, restoring Gormoth to wholeness will take more
than simply finding his sundered body and perform-
ing the Ritual of Rejoining on it. The feat will take a
massive assembly ofhis followers. Finally, as Gormoths
druids now understand it, the pages of both Chardun
and Vangal must be sacrificed there, to undo the
sunldering, as part of the Ritual of Rejoining.
Worship is intimately tied to druidic rituals.
Ilru ids, wizards and other followers of Gormoth gather
at night in secluded, lonely places to work powerful
magics. Mountain chasms are especially favored by
the Twisted because the Writhing Lord is separated
by a lost chasm, but any abandoned place will do.
Worship begins with a ceremony known as the Writh-
ing. The Twisted gather in a circle around a single
frgure and begin chanting, low and quiet at first. The
figure in the center raises his arms skyward, then
begins dancing as the chanting rises in pitch until it
is a ragged shrieking. As the dancer spins in the
middle, the circle writhes violently. The chanting
breaiks into song.
During the Writhing Gormoths followers sing
this paean:
Hidden in desolate ruins, in forsaken swamps
and mountain chasms, the Twisted plot to restore the
Writhing Lord. Their rituals focus on capturing more
victims for Gormoth, transforming those victims into
monsters and restoring Gormoth. The Twisted also
fight a secret war against the Sundered Mages, former
playthings of the titan who now seek to break their
bond with Gormoth.
The Twisted are almost entirely human and
goblin, with few of the other races in positions of
authority. Druids lead the Twisted, while wizards are
followers, along with legions of barbarians and the
poor and the desperate. The cult is highly secretive,
lurking in forgotten corners of Ghelspad and else-
where.
After the Titanswar, the Twisted became more
subtle. Chardun and Vangal and their minions had
exterminated Gormoths creatures, leaving only those
followers who had not been blatantly transformed.
The obvious warpings of the Writhing Lord gave way
to rituals that changed an aspect of acreature, leaving
less obvious signs of being transformed. The weaken-
ing of Gormoths magic, along with the need to avoid
scrutiny, forced the cult into more subtle manipula-
tions.
Because it is dispersed throughout Scarn, espe-
cially across Ghelspad, The Cult of the Twisted is
very loosely organized. A high priest leads each local
cult, assisted by one or more priests. Spies scourer the
lands for victims as well as new recruits for the cult,
while guardians protect the cult leaders. If a momen-
tous discovery, such as the whereabouts of Gormoth,
were to occur, the high priests wouldgather in asecret
conclave to decide how to proceed. Until that time,
the cult is dispersed throughout the lands, sustaining
itself and carrying out Gormoths will. Its secret war
against the sundered mages is a defensive one. The
Twisted ones prefer to remain undiscovered by their
foes.
Followers of the Defeated
Froblak, High Priest of the Twisted, Male
Spider-Eye Goblin Drdl3: CR 13; Size S (3 ft. 5 in.
tall); HD 2d8 +13d8; hp 64; Init +2 (+2 Dex); Spd
30 ft.; AC 17 (+2 Dex, +1 Size, +2 Natural); Attack
+13/+8/+3 (+9 Base, +1 Str, +1 Size, + 2 Racial)
melee, or +14/+9/+4 (+9 Base, +2 Dex, +1 Size, +2
Racial) ranged; SV Fort +lo, Ref +6, Will +12; SA
poison; SQ darkvision 60 ft, improved peripheral
vision; AL NE; Str 12, Dex 15, Con 10, Int 14, Wis
19, Cha 6
Skills: Balance +2, Climb +3.5, Diplomacy +7,
Heal +14, Hide +11, Innuendo +5.5, Intuit Direc-
tion +20, J ump +6, Listen +lo, Move Silently +4,
Profession +16, Ride +3, Scry +12, Spot +14, Swim
+15, Wilderness Lore +17
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Feats: Alertness, Chain spell, Craft Staff,
Heighten Spell, Scribe Scroll
Possessions: Robes, ring of protection +2, scorpion
whip (see Relics and Rituals, page 161), Giant Wolf
Spider (mount) (see Creature Collection, p. 21 5)
Druid Spells per Day: 6/6/6/5/5/3/2/1
Spider-eye goblins are prominent in the loose
hierarchy of the Twisted. Dedicated to finding
Gormoth and freeing him, Froblak is utterly ruthless
and without fear in carrying out his mission. He
presently dwells with his clan of spider-eye goblins, in
the wilderness of the Blood Steppes and the Haggard
Hills.
Tonakin, Druid of the Twisted, Female Gob-
lin, Drd7, Sod: CR 11; Size S (3 ft. 0 in. tall); HD
8d8+8 +4d4+4; hp 52; Init +3 (+3 Dez:); Spd 30 ft.;
AC 16 (+3 Dex, +1 Size, +2Amulet);Attack +10/+5
(+8Base, +1 Str,+lSize)melee,or+12/+7 (+8Base,
+3 Dex, +1 Size) ranged; SV Fort +l o, Ref +6, Will
+15; SQ darkvision 60 ft.; AL NE; Str 12, Dex 17,
Con 12, Int 14, Wis 17, Cha 15
Languages Spoken: Druidic, Giant, Goblin, Orc
Skills: Alchemy +8, Concentration +13, Hide
+7, Intuit Direction +13, Knowledge +S, Knowledge
(nature) +11, Listen +3, Move Silently +lo, Profes-
sion +16, Scry +9, Spot +3, Swim +6, Wilderness
Lore +14
Feats: Brew Potion, Great Fortitude, Iron Will,
Scribe Scroll, Track
Druid Spells per Day: 615141412
Sorcerer Spells Known (61714): 0--chill/warmth,
dancing lights, ghost sound, magehand, read magic, steal
sleep; l st-aci d spittle*, ventriloquism, unseen servant;
2nd-hypnotic pattern
Possessions: Robes, amulet of natural armor +2
Tonakin is a typical cunning, fanatical follower
of Gormoth, a priestess in the Cult of the Twisted.
Like most of the post-Titanswar Twisted, she out-
wardly appears normal-in her case, as an ordinary
adult female goblin. She is most active among the
goblin tribes of western Ghelspad, traveling from
place to place to promote the activitiesof theTwisted.
Gulaben was the titan of the upper air, and it was
said that her touch was gentle and brought ecstasy
beyond any known to mortals. She took a greater
interest in mortals than her sister Lethene, but this
was not necessarily a good thing, for like most other
titans Gulaben was vain and thoughtless. She loved
making the mortal races adore and long for her.
But Gulaben was not kind. She would strip the
air from creatures lungs, granting the hapless beings
delight even as they diedof suffocation. She made the
beings known as cloudstings, who before the Divine
War would sometimes guide mortals to distant loca-
tions where gold was to be found, only to devour the
gold and abandon the mortal.
She may even have drained the color and sub-
stance from many creatures living tissue-this, at
least, is what the White Wraith slitheren claim as
their origin. The Lady of Winds created creatures
more openly evil as well-the windego, the wind
riders, the invisible stalkers and the air demons. It is
said that the bane clouds were her creation, a gift to
the other titans and a punishment for the mortal
races that spurned her.
During the Divine War, Gulaben used her pow-
ers of pleasure to create an army of devoted slave
warriors, many of whom were deserters from the
divine armies. They would heed any command from
the Lady of the Winds just to hear her whispered
promises and feel her touch. This horde became
known as the Oblivious Army, the Army of Inno-
cents and the Wind of Flesh. At the height of its
power, it was a hundred thousand strong. Gulabens
winds swept over this teeming mass of creatures and
they would dance like puppets to the tune of her will,
but in the end the forces of Vangal slaughtered most
of them. It is said that a few survived, but these were
mad, and most perished in the deserts of Ukrudan.
Gulaben was never damaged in any physical
sense, and her powers were never truly stripped from
her. It is not known whether such a thing is even
possible. In a sense, she was both everywhere and
nowhere, and having no material form, she could not
be dismembered or scattered as were many of her
fellow titans.
She was the last titan to be defeated. With all of
the other titans laid low, and pitiful Golthain in their
custody, the gods turned their full attention to
Gulaben. Hedrada built an iron chamber at each of
the four corners of the world and inscribed it with
runes of binding. Chardun added runes so that the
chamber would torment her. Enkili transported Tanil
across Scarn, helping the Huntress to track down and
capture Gulabens thousand wisps of being.
Once all Gulabens disparate parts were cap-
tured, Corean bound her and pronounced her
punishment: that she would be sealed away in this
forgotten place, and her memory would be erased so
THE DIVINE &T HE DEFEATED
that no weak mortal soul would long for her again.
Maldriel offered her mercy: if Gulaben would destroy
herself, she would not need to be imprisoned, but the
Stealer of Breath refused. Belsameth, with the help of
her renegade son Erias, gathered all the thoughts,
dreams and memories of the Wind Maiden of Ecstasy,
and Vangal gleefully destroyed them.
The minds of the mortal races were not the only
places that the memory of the Lady of Winds resided,
however. Her powers, gifts and dark deeds were all
recorded in books, on tablets and in works of art. It
was feared that if any record of Gulaben existed, there
would be those who thought more of the pleasure of
her touch and of the wishes that she would grant than
of the suffering, destruction and evil she left in her
wake. During the first few years after the Divine War,
the priests of Hedrada attempted to purge these
reccirds from Scam. These clerics thought it sacrilege
to destroy ancient histories and art, and instead
locked them all in a vault in the Library of Hedrad. To
this day, only the most disciplined and lawful of
Hedradas high priests are allowed access to this
secret and dreaded vault.
The Fate of the Defeated
There are no mortal memories of Gulaben, and
few wen know that she ever existed. Gulaben has no
remaining worshippers. There are, however, some
who have heard her legends. Among certain circles of
summoners, it is believed that if she did in fact exist,
and if her prison could be located and she could be
freed, the rewards for her liberators would be tremen-
dous: pleasure beyond description, infinite wishes, a
position as commander of an army of aerial beings, or
even demigodhood. Of course, there are some who
believe that if the stories about her imprisonment are
true, then the lady of winds has probably been driven
insane by her imprisonment and torture, and freeing
her would result only in death.
One strange group that believes that Gulaben
exists is the White Wraith slitheren. Certain circles
amongst the translucent rat folk believe that Gulaben
was their creator. Clerics of Hedrada have already
foiled several attempts by White Wraiths to steal the
forbidden texts and images of the Lady of the Winds.
Although the Hedradans campaign to lock up
all records of Gulaben was largely successful, a few
records survived and exist beyond Hedrads vault. Of
these, the most famous is The Mad Wind Manusmi t ,
a book that details various beings Gulaben crafted
and the ways in which she and her creatures could be
summoned. A less well known but far more dangerous
tome is known only as TheLocked Book. This volume
was written by Beldaphon, a high priest of Hedrada
who, through painstaking scholarship, reconstructed
the history of Gulaben, up to and including her
imprisonment. I t describes in detail the many de-
lights and pleasures that the titan granted, as well as
sorrows she wrought. But most important it describes
the exact location and manner of her imprisonment,
the guardians and traps that the gods set around her
cell and the procedure that the gods are to follow if for
some mad reason they ever wish to free her.
CHAPTER So(: THE DEFEATED
Followers of the Defeated
Alcuin the Obsessed, Male Human, Wiz6,
SumlO: CR 16, SZ Medium human; HD 16d4+16;
hp 50; Init +8 (+4 dexterity, +4 improved initiative);
Spd 30 ft.; AC 24 (+6 bracers of amor, +4 ring of
deflection, +4 dexterity); Atk +12/+7 (ld4+3 +3 keen
dagger); +13/+8 ranged; SA spells; S Q summoner
abilities; AL NE; SV Fort +6, Ref +9, Will +13; Str
10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 20 (24 with Iron Flask), Wis
13, Cha 13
Skills: Bluff +11, Concentration +20, Diplomacy
+1 1, Knowledge (elemental planes) +26, Knowledge
(arcana) +24, Listen +9, Ride +6, Scry +11, Spellcraft
Feats: Blindfighting, Craft Staff, Craft Wand,
Craft Wondrous Item, Extend Spell (summoning
only), Forge Ring, Improved Initiative, Maximize
Spell (summoning only), Quicken Spell (summon-
ing only), Scribe Scroll, Silent Spell (summoning
only), Skill Focus: Knowledge (elemental planes),
Spell Penetration, Still Spell (summoning only)
Possessions: +4 ring of deflection, +3 keen dagger,
+6 bracers of armor, wand of dimensional anchor (1 6th
level), wand of detect magic (10th level), wand of
manaspear (1 6thkuel), Iron FhkoftheDjinnGenerals
Mind, book of knowledge, scrollofgate, scroll ofperfect
teleport x2, scroll of pnsmatic wall, scroll of darkstaff,
scroll of greater dispelling x2, scroll of dark $me, gold
belt worth 1,200 gp, white robes, wide-brimmed
pointed hat, 12,000 gp in disposable funds, potion of
flight, potion of gaseous form, three potions of cure
serious wounds (3d8+10), potion of alter self, fortified
house in Rahoc, library worth 35,000 gp
Wizard Spellsper Day: 4/6/6/6/5/5/4/3/1 +summon
monster VlII x 5 has the effects of summon monster IX.
Alcuin is a 6-foot, 3-inch-tall, slender human
with long, thin, stark white hair that reaches down to
his knees, and an extremely pointy nose. He wears a
wide-brimmed, pointy wizards hat and white robes
with a girdle of gold. He has spent most of the seventy
years of this life learning the secrets of elemental
magic. Driven by his obsessive thirst for knowledge,
he seeks to recover the powers of Gulaben. To this
end, he has hired thieves to steal some of the books in
the sealed vault of the Library of Hedrad. Only one
thief returned, and then only with some hastily
copied passages. But even these have given Alcuin
some clues as to the location of Gulabens prison.
+24
uk
Before the Divine War, Hrinruuk was remark-
ably handsome and charming. He was a fun-loving
titan, witty and pleasant to be around, and anyone
who spoke with him face to face-titan, god or
mortal-had a hard time not liking him. Of course,
he regularly created murderous monsters and set
them loose in Scam for his own hunting pleasure.
And he sometimes forgot about these creatures, let-
ting them rampage for weeks or months, killing
innocent mortals and laying waste vast stretches of
Scarn. And, of course, he raped his own daughter, the
goddess Tanil, permanently scarring and altering her
divine abilities, and would have done the same to
Tanils daughter had not Tanil and Denev magically
hidden and protected her from him until the start of
the Divine War.
Like most other titans, Hrinruuk was drunk on
his own power and obsessed with himself alone. He
did whatever he wanted on the slightest impulse and
rarely even noticed the consequences, much less
thought about them. As far as he was concerned, the
world and everything in it really was his to do with as
he liked. He was the master hunter, and anything
that was not the hunt was unimportant. When his
followers tell their version of the story, they claim he
never even knew he had a daughter by Denev and
didnt know who Tanil was when he raped her (and,
of course, in their version it wasnt rape). Hrinruuk
was so oblivious to the consequences of his actions
that his ignorance in this matter is not implausible,
though it certainly does nothing to excuse him in the
eyes of most.
Before the gods realized the true evil inherent in
the titans conduct, Hrinruuk was on friendly terms
with several deities, including Enkili, Vangal and
many demigods.
TheFateof the Defeated
Hrinruuk didnt really take the Divine War
seriously at first. He was such an adept hunter-even
greater than Tanil, some say-that none of the gods
could even find him to fight him. Hrinruuk seemed to
find their efforts dreadfully amusing and took great
pleasure in sneaking about the land, appearing for
short rough battles, then disappearing again before
anyone could do him any real harm. For Hrinruuk it
was the greatest hunt hed ever been on, until at last
he took one fatal step too far and slew the goddess
Miridum.
Miridum was the daughter of Hedrada, god of
justice, and her death drove the Judge into a cold fury,
more terrible than any had ever seen. Seeking to deliver
justice to Hrinruuk for his long years of evil and
amorality, Hedrada called all the gods to his aid, and for
a short time every divine army that could be spared
marched against the Hunter alone. Hrinruuk was good
at hiding, but nothing is that good, not even a titan.
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Forced into battle and badly wounded, Hrinruuk fled.
For the first time the Hunter began to fear the power of
the gods. At last, as he hid and nursed his wounds,
Hrinruuks daughter Tanil came before him, offering
him a chance to escape the wrath of the gods.
Speaking with evident sincerity, Tanil artfully
convinced Hrinruuk that she had always loved him
and that she had only been angry with him for so long
because she was jealous of his fascination with Idra.
She could see her folly now, though, and couldnt
bear for him to be in danger. Tanil insisted that she
had a great deal of influence with the other gods and
that, as her father, all he had to do was swear to
defend the cause of the gods against the other titans.
Hrinruuk, having no natural loyalty to anyone but
himself (and being conceited enough to actually
believe Tanils assurances of affection), agreed to
turn traitor. He then gave Tand his mighty
Hunters Bow, asking that she convey it to the
gods as a symbol of his good faith.
Instead of taking it to the other gods, how-
ever, Tanil wrestled with the bow until she broke
its magical bond to Hrinruuk and mastered it
herself, destroying much of its ancient power in
the process. Hrinruuk felt Tanils betrayal as the
bows power was wrenched from his control for
the first time in his long existence.
Enraged, Hrinruuk left his hiding place to
seek her out and found Hedrada instead. Realiz-
ing that Tanil had lied to him from the first and
recognizing Hedrada as the first god to rebel
(and, being Hrinruuk, not even recalling that
he had killed Hedradas daughter), Hrinruuk
flew at the J udge in a passion of fury and terror such
s none had ever before seen from the carefree,
pleasure-obsessed titan. It seemed that Hrinruuk
finally saw his doom and now wished only to take
a few of the gods with him when he fell.
So awesome was his ferocity that it was all
Hedrada could do to defend himself until Corean
and Tanil arrived. The fight was fierce but brief; in
his weakened state, Hrinruuk could not hope to
defeat three righteous gods. It is said that when
Corean smote off her fathers head, none could
tell if Tanils shrieks were screams of victory or
the keening of a daughter in mourning. Hedrada
was presented with Hrinruuks still-living head,
and the gods returned to other battles.
As it turned out, however, Hrinruuk was not
yet defeated. Blind and mad, his body rose once
more and began to rampage through the land,
causing more terror and destruction than any of his
ionstrous creations ever had. Once the gods realized
,ir mistake, Tanil tracked her fathers body and
:fully lured it into a blocked canyon in the Kelder
untains near what has now become the Bloodrain
iods. There she impaled him with arrows shot from
nruuks own bow until Corean and Vangal arrived
L u mish him off, hacking his body to pieces.
CHAPTER S I X THE DEFEATED
Tanil handled the disposal of his body herself,
hiding each dangerous chunk of titansflesh in a
different place all over the land. Most she sealed away
magically so they could never be found and so they
could never harm the land. Despite her best efforts,
however, a piece of a still-living titan is a difficult
thing to control, and the Divine War was not yet
over. While Tanil was distracted by a last attack from
the creatures still loyal to Hrinruuk, several bits of
him escaped or were stolen. Some of these have since
been discovered and destroyed. Others are still in
existence, and a few have yet to be found.
Of those known and not destroyed, the most
important are the bloodlings. Bloodlings are small,
vicious creatures that seem to have evolved directly
from tiny gobbets of Hrinruuk's flesh. They infest the
mountains just west of the Bloodrain Wood and prey on
anything that comes neat them. Whether they are
purely formed of titansflesh or combined with some
flesh-eating insect is unknown. Perhaps they were
natural creatures at one time and have simply changed
beyond recognition as the ratmen have, or perhaps they
were Hrinruuk's last creation-a final outpouring of
spite, left behind to torment the Huntress, polluting her
precious wilderness just that little bit more.
Among the many other terrible beings that can
be blamed on Hrinruuk are the stalker ratmen who
fed on his blind body while it slept at night and tried
desperately to heal. The rats were long gone in their
new forms when Tanil tracked her rampaging father
down days later. Rumor has it that after Hrinruuk was
defeated, these same rats journeyed to where he fell,
and while Tanil was occupied in battle they stole
some other small piece of him and kept it as a sacred
artifact. If this is so, none but the ratmen has ever seen
it, and it does not seem to grant them any special
powers. No one knows which piece it might be.
Aside from the beings spawned by Hrinruuk's
death, the Hunter has left an alarming legacy of
hostile and perilous beasties behind him. At least two
species of evil dragons owe their existence to Tanil's
irresponsible father, not to mention vast numbers of
dangerous predators, magical beasts and aberrations.
His most appalling creation was completed just be-
fore the Divine War and is said to be even more
terrible than the legendary tarrasque (which may
itself have been one of Hrinruuk's creations), being
both more intelligent and more magical. Fortunately,
although Hrinruuk had finished shaping the un-
named beast, he never had time to breathe life into its
huge frame. The gods found its dormant form just
after the war and, to their dismay, found themselves
unable to pierce Hrinruuk's protective spells. Appar-
ently, Hrinruuk thought he would be coming back
one day to play with his pet monstrosity, and he
wanted it ready and waiting when he did.
Unable to unmake it, but finding that it would
not pollute the land as the titans' bodies had, Tanil
magically imprisoned the beast in some secret place.
Periodically, a mad wizard takes it into his head to
find and raise the creature, but to all our good fortune,
none as yet has discovered its whereabouts.
THE DI V I NE fA THE DEFEATED
Interestingly enough, most of Hrinruuk's follow-
ers do not seek the return of all the titans. Many of
them seem to feel that the Divine War was perfectly
necessary and reasonable on the gods' part, and they
are only angry on Hrinruuk's behalf, honestly believ-
ing him to have been grievously wronged. Tanil and
Idra, according to them, lied about Hrinruuk to the
other gods for their own selfish and power-hungry
reasions. He was completely innocent of all his rela-
tive' accusations, and of course, all his deadly creations
were really a profoundly benevolent way of strength-
ening the creatures of Scam throughnatural selection.
The other titans were bad, yes, but Hrinruuk, they
asser;t, was no worse than Denev, though they claim
that Tanil (whom they call the Traitress) would have
had Denev killed too if given the chance. Most who
are unfortunate enough to hear the ravings of
Hrinruuk's apologists react with disgust or, in ex-
treme cases, by reaching for the nearest weapon.
Followers of the Defeated
Taleatha, Priestess of Hrinruuk, Female Elf,
Ranger8/Druid8: CR 16, SZ Medium; HD 16+32;
hp 1.40; Init +5; Spd 30 ft.; AC 18 (+5 Dex, +3
magical leather armor); Atk +13/+8/+3 melee ( ld8+ 1,
battleaxe) +13/+8 melee (ld6+1, handaxe); +19/
+14/+9 Ranged (ld8+1 magical longbow); AL CN;
SV Fort +14, Ref +11, Will +12; Str 13, Dex 21, Con
14, Int 14, Wis 18, Cha 15
Skills: Climb +12, Concentration +13, Handle
Animal +13, Hide +18, Listen +20, Move Silently
+18, Spellcraft +14, Spot +20, Wilderness Lore +19
Feats: Alertness, Blindfight, Combat Casting,
Expertise, Improved Two-Weapon Fighting, Light-
ning Reflexes, Track
Possessions: +1 leather armor, +1 composite
longbow, battleaxe, handaxe, druidic holy symbol
(bow and three arrows), 112standard treasure
,Ranger Spells per Day: 2/1
iDruid Spells per Day: 6/5/4/4/3
:It may seemstrange that such a lovely, wiseand skilled
womm would worship any titan, and Hrinruukstrangest of
all, but at over 350 years of age, Taleatha remembers
Hriruruuk's charm and humor well, and she is still in love
with him. Whether they were ever actually lovers is
unknown, but Taleatha's dearest wish is to seeHrinruuk
restored to his former glory with herself as his bride.
'To be sure, she is slightly mad, but no one would
know it to see her fight or lead a raiding party. Shrewd
and vicious, Taleatha is a formidable opponent. She
rarely fights alone, and her followers are known for
their stealth and ferocious loyalty. In spite of her
madness, Taleatha is apparently an effective mother,
as most of her followers are orphans (from all of the
divine races) that she has raised to fight for her.
Though most of her children turn out slightly mad as
well, they love their mother intensely and obey her
without question. Most are druid rangers like herself.
Taleatha's band operates mostly out of the
Ganjus, periodically raiding any village where Tanil
is worshipped prominently and defiling her holy
places. With Virduk's troops ever advancing, the
Vera-tre militia has little opportunity to hunt these
criminals effectively, and they are growing steadily
in stealth and confidence.
Hit Dice:
Initiative:
AC:
Attacks:
Damage:
Face/Reach:
Special Attacks:
Special Qualities:
saves:
Abilities:
Skills:
Feats:
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Organization:
Challenge Rating:
Treasure:
Alignment:
Advancement Range:
Speed:
Descnptjon
Diminutive Aberration
l d8+5 (7 hp)
+6 (Dex)
40 f t , climb 40 f t
20 (+4 size, +6 Dex)
Bi te +O melee; Spit +6 ranged
Bi te ld2; Spit ld6
1 f t . by 1 f t / 1 ft.
Acid Spit, Poison, Shriek
Damage reduction (lO/+l), acid resfitance 15, scent, spell resi stke 20
Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +2
Str 10, Dex 22, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 10, Cha 10
Listen +4
Lightning Reflexes
Southern Kelder Mountaim, on the east side of Coreans CleFt only
Pack 2d10
4
None
Always chaotic neutral
2-3 HD (Tiny)
Whether these miniature horrors are the accidental results of insects who fed on Hrinruuks flesh before he was
finally defeated and dismembered or whether Hrinruuk created them deliberately fromhisown wounds as a last act
of bitter defiance isunknown. In any case, these creatures infest the area where Hrinruuk wasfinally brought down,
attacking and feasting on any creature they encounter, so long as it bleeds.
Combat
Bloodlings always hunt in small packs, hiding while they surround their prey completely, then attacking from
all sides simultaneously. They never attack where they are outnumbered and they wont usually attack any creature
of large sizeor greater unless their numbers are vast indeed. They are especially attracted to the scent of blood, but
they appear on the scene if they smell mythlng remotely edible.
Once bloodlings decide to attack, the majority of the pack stays at a distance, using spit attacks while one or two
bloodlings creep up frombehind and attempt to bite the prey while it isunaware. They rarely attack head on unless
absolutely certain of easy victory. If the fight t ums badly for them, bloodlings usually nm rather than perish.
When alone or unable to escape, a wounded bloodling uses its shriek ability, emitting a painfully piercing scream
that alerts any other bloodlings in the area to its need. Bloodlings always answer the call of other bloodlings when
possible, even if only to help their fellows secure aretreat, though if the new pack feels it has the advantage in the battle,
the fresh bloodlings stay to fight it out.
Bloodlings do not feed on a living creature, but they do not eat carrion either. They dnnk blood rather than
consuming flesh, and they dont ever seemto be satiated. Even immediately after a large feast, they still attack and
feed fromnew prey.
Acid Spit (Ex): B l d l i can spit a thick red acidic substanceup to 20feet. When hit by this acid, a creaturemust make
a Reflex save ( E 10). A failed savemeans the acidhit the creaturein the eyesand it isblinded for the full duration of the acids
potency. The aciddoes an immediateId6 pints of damageandld6 pints per round for the next two rounds, followedbyld4
points per round for two morerounds. A blinded creaturecannot see normally until the damagec a d by the acidhas healed.
Poison (Ex): A bloodlings bite is poisonous, and in addition to damage taken fromthe wound, a bitten creature
must make a Fortitude save (Dc 15) or take an additional 3d6 hp of initial poison damage. Secondary damage for
thispoison is 2d6 hp, and even if a creature saves it takes ld6 points. Bloodlig poison cannot becollected by any
means, as it turns to harmless dust when exposed to air.
Shriek (Ex): A frightened bloodling can emit a horrible shnek causing ld4-1 points of sonic damage to any
nonbloodling creature within a 30-foot radius. The first shriek of any battle also calls any nearby packs of bloodlings
to the aid of the threatened pack. There are generally one to three packs in an area and 2d10 bloodlings per pack.
THE IIIVINE & THE DEFEATED
CHAPTER So(: THE DEFEATED
Kadum himselfknew no humility, but only pride
and vanity. He fashioned many creatures from his
own flesh, crafting them into the likenesses of what
he considered to be his virtues. These were the giants,
and they suffered terribly for their heritage.
I t is said that most of the giants who remain alive
on Scarn today are those that look the least like their
creator. Many legendary giants-the mountain gi-
ants, crag giants, triple headed giants, tailed giants,
death giants and spider giants-were, as far as anyone
knows, alldestroyed during and after the Divine War.
The dwarves in particular made a point of hunting
them down, and many of the survivors retreated into
the Blood Sea in search of their father, only to
become transformed into terrible flayed giants.
Yet some giant tribes remain. The fire giants
survived by swearing allegiance to Vangal, while
other giants hid in obscure locations--the frost gi-
ants fled to the inhospitable mountains of the north,
and cloud giants (who later repented their ways and
now serve the gods) hid in the upper atmosphere,
while the storm giants (who for the most part now
hold Enkili as their patron god) moved to remote
mountaintops and undersea caves.
Kadum hated any being with the temerity to
challenge him. His rivalry with the titan Thulkas is
well documented. When the Iron God joined with
Chem and Lethene to sire the god Vangal, Kadum in
turn mated with Denev to create Corean, who was
intended to oppose Vangal at every turn.
When Corean was conceived, Kadum shouted,
Only I have the power to destroy. Whatever the
child Vangal threatens, Corean will protect, and
whatever the child Vangal destroys, Corean will
rebuild. This is the destiny I choose for my son. In his
arrogance, Kadum did not realize the full significance
of his words, but in the end they made Corean a foe
of not just Vangal, but of Kadum himself. It is not
known whether the Mountainshakers arrogance ever
allowed him to realize what a grievous error he had
committed.
Naturally it was Kadums immense vanity that
brought doom upon him. At the height of the Divine
War, the goddess Belsamaeth and her giants had just
conquered Scams near moon and now planned to rid
the world of the Great Beast. Kadums power derived
from his great evil heart: as long as the Scarn endured,
Kadums heart would beat, and as long as
it beat, the Mountainshaker was invincible. There
lay the key to his defeat.
For a month, Belsameth planned and prepared,
then under the light of the next full moon she
THE 1DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
travleled to Scarn and confronted Kadum on the
shores of Ghelspads eastern ocean, appearing as an
exac,t duplicate of the Mountainshaker himself. Con-
fused, and unable to attack the being that so closely
reseimbled himself, Kadum was unable to act as
Bekameth drew a great knife crafted from the black
obsidian of the moon and plunged it into the titans
che,st.
Kadum staggered as Belsameth tore his living
heart from his chest; he still lived, but his fearsome
powier began to wane. Angrily, he strode toward
Belsiameth but found himself held fast. Turning, he
saw ithat Coreans mighty mithril golem held his tail
in adeathgrip, while Chardun the Great General rose
up out of the water, his eyes grim, and Vangal ap-
pearled from the earth itself, accompanied by an army
of traitorous fire giants. Kadum gripped the golem,
seeking to tear away its grasp, but the great machine
was almost immoveable. The titans fist crushed the
goleims shoulder, leaving deep impressions of his
colossal fingers, but still the construct held on.
Perhaps in that moment, Kadum realized he was
doomed. Perhaps at last his fearsome vanity and
arrogance failed him. No one knows for certain, for
Chairdun lashed out, wrapping his weakened body
with magical chains, pinning him to a great rock.
Then, as Vangals fire giants hacked at the body of
their once feared, now hated creator, the Ravager
lifted the great rock and hurled it many miles into the
eastern ocean. There the Mountainshaker remains
today, his blood staining the waters, his dark soul still
brooding and growing even more choked by the black
bile of hatred.
Fatally damaged in the fight, the mithril golem
wandered for a time and finally came to rest on the
heights above the ocean, where it would soon serve as
the center for the great city of Mithril.
The Fate of the Defeated
Kadums legacy is one of blood. In life the titan
created giants and other fell beasts, while after his
death, his blood has brought into being many bun.
dreds of monsters. For this reason, the bleeding Kadum
has earned the title Father of Monsters.
Kadums body lies chained to a gigantic boulder
in a deep abyss that the sea creatures of the Blood Sea
call the Maw of Glory, and also the Maw of Death. It
is said that the Maw is so deep that somewhere near
Kadums body there is a gateway to a distant and
hellish plane. The presence of demons and devils in
the region of the imprisoned titan seems to confirm
this theory.
Many creatures of the Blood Sea honor the fallen
titan, gainingsustenance andstrength from his blood.
Of these, the best known are the pisceans, who lay
claim to Kadums body as a holy relic that defines the
CHAPTER So(: THE DEFEATED
beginning of their true destiny on Scarn. Before
Queen Ran built her palace on the edge of the Maw,
highborn pisceans would frequently travel to the
bottom of the abyss to partake of Kadums holiness.
This became more dangerous and difficult when
Queen Ran organized the blood krakens, sea hags and
shark folk and took control of the abyss.. At first, the
pisceans worked with Queen Ran but have since
turned against her, seeing her as a rival for possession
of their deitys body.
Queen Ran and her Krewe of Waves worship
Kadum but see his body less as a holy object than an
occult resource and a key to power. The pisceans
despise them for this and consider them heretics and
worse. Rans Krewe frequently harvests Kadums blood
to sell and to use in rituals and in creation of potions
and poisons. Queen Ran built her palace on near the
rim of the abyss, but recent defeats, and her current
war with the pisceans, have made her control of
Kadums body less certain.
The flayed giants are the oldest followers of
Kadum, having loved the titan even before his death
bestowed his bloody gifts on the creatures of the sea.
They regard any disturbance of the body as sacrilege,
a sentiment shared by some druids, merrow (aquatic
ogres, see Core Rulebook III, page 144) and swamp
hags who live around the Blood Sea. However, the
flayed giants and their sympathizers are far too weak
to blockade the body and instead must content them-
selves with waylaying and murdering piscean pilgrims,
kraken blood merchants and anyone else suspected of
having desecrated the fallen titans body.
Although it is the most notable part of Kadums
legacy, the Blood Sea is not the only place where the
Mountainshaker left followers. In the interior of
Ghelspad there remain groups of giants who still
revere the titan. These include some hill giant tribes
of the Kelder Steppes, stone giant clans of the Kelder
Mountains and a few evil-aligned cloud giants who
maintain homes in various secret places around Scarn.
Clerics of Vangal sometimes travel among these
tribes and clans, trying to win converts, although
such missionaries often end up roasting: on a spit.
Most of the other giants have abandoned Kadum.
The fire giants were the first to turn their back on the
Mountainshaker, allied briefly with Vangal and now
mostly worship Chardun, while most good-aligned
cloud giants revere Madriel. A few storm giants
remain, serving Enkil or Tanil, and the frost giants of
the north have turned to Vangal and Belsameth.
Followers of the Defeated
Elsgwin, Missionary Prophet Blood Kraken:
CR8; SZLarge (Long) Magical beast; HD 10d10+30;
hp 85; Init +1 (Dex); Spd 30 ft., Swim 60 ft.; AC 24
(-1 size, +14 natural, +1 Dex); Atk 8 tentacles +12
melee (ld6+3, tentacle), squeeze +12 melee (ld6+3
squeeze); SA ink, sticky grasp, spells; SQ amphibious;
ALNE; SVFort +6,Ref +3, Will +11; Str 17, Dex 12,
Con 16, Int 14, Wis 19, Cha 15
Skills: Diplomacy +12, Hide +3, Innuendo +6,
Intimidate +7, Knowledge (arcana) +l o, Listen +8,
Scrying +6, Spellcraft +5, Spot +3, Use Magic De-
vice +4
Feats: Blindfight, Craft Rod, Craft Wondrous
Item, Enlarge Spell, Leadership, Maximize Spell
Amphibious (Ex): Elsgwin may breathe air in-
definitely and may walk on land at 1/2 his swimming
speed. Moving on land requires the use of four of his
tentacles (he only gets four tentacles attacks on a turn
in which he moves).
Possessions: Two Kadums Pearls of Slaying * , two
Kadums Pearls of Shife*, two Kadums Pearls of Wound-
ing*, 3d6 doses of Titans Blood from Kadum, Rod of
Cancellation, Rodof Enemy Detection, two blocks of
incense of meditation, religious garb, two 1,000 gp
pearls, fourteen 100 gp pearls, twenty-one 10 gp
pearls, 13 gp, 12 sp, masterwork cart pulled by two
blood mutated oxen, various religious items (altar,
candles, incense, prayer wheels, etc.). Elsgwin is
usually accompanied by a half dozen or so loyal
followers and acolytes to his mission.
Spells: Elsgwin may cast spells as a 10th-level
druid.
Elsgwin is a large, richly dressed, amphibious
blood kraken with pink skin. He experienced a vision
that showed the entire world stained crimson and
dripping with blood. The blood spoke, saying that
nothing should be untouched by its power. It said that
those who helped it would share in its glorious des-
tiny. When Elsgwin told Queen Ran, she saw that
the krakens vision might bring more to her cause, so
she made Elsgwin amphibious so that he could act as
her agent and spread reverence for the blood. For his
own part, Elsgwin is not sure whether the blood that
spoke is a manifestation of Kadum or an entity in its
own right, but he feels it is not his place to question,
but instead to arrange so that the blood can spread
across Scarn and drown the world.
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
-- 1
Of all the titans, none was so consumed with raw
fury as Lethene, the Dame of Storms. She was among
the first of the titans to walk the face of Scarn, and
easily one of the most powerful-even the other
titans bowed before her might. Like her fellow storm-
titan Gulaben, though she rarely manifested
physically, Lethene was always present on Scarn in
one form or another. She was the howling of the wind,
the (crackling of lightning during a summer storm and
the fury of the typhoons that wracked the coasts of
Ghelspad. She was chaos unbound, and she was
unstoppable.
It is said that Lethene was among the first of the
titans, born of the fury of the primal elements. No one
knows whether this is so, but ancient tales speak of the
respect and esteem in which the other titans held the
h4istress of Storms. Among the titans, she andThulkas
seemed to revel in destruction the most. Her storms
niadlethe lands above and the waters below uninhab-
itable, and Thulkas fire burned the surface of the
worlld whenever a titans creation offended him. They
cared nothing for these pitiful creations of their
fellows and would not be fettered by such trivial
concerns. Lethene especially would have her free-
dom,, and she would war with any titan who dared
demand otherwise.
Seeing that conflict would get them nowhere,
the other titans ceased their efforts torestrainLethene
and her consorts, instead seeking to work around her
fury. They would not oppose her, they said, as long as
she allowed their creations to prosper. Lethene cared
nothing for the titans creations, but even as powerful
as she was, she realized that she could not oppose
them all, and so she assented, asking only to be left
alone. Her storms continued, but they were not so
severe as before; Lethene contented herself with her
freedom and her fury and left the world below alone
so long as neither titan, god nor mortal attempted to
tame her.
I t was not Lethenes way to create other races, as
she much preferred to spend her time destroying the
works of others. Her storms were legendary, powerful
cyclones and hurricanes that scoured vast regions
clean of life and transformed the very land of Scarn.
She did give birth to one creation of note, however,
one that would help change the face of Scarn for-
ever-the child of her fury, coupled with the fiery
radiance of her consort Thulkas, and of the corrup-
tion and decay of the wicked Chern. The being
known as Vangal, the Ravager.
In the midst of her battles with her fellow titans,
something unexpected occurred. The spirit-force of
the three beings most dedicated to destruction-
Lethene, Thulkas, and Chern-gave birth to a new
CHAPTER S I X THE DEFEA .TED
nfimed report dictated to H$h Priest ~mi l i Devigesh by the e5f~aka:
it is as I have said to you in our letters in thepast; I do indeed know the trwth behind thefate
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all who opposed her, and evengodsfen before her m$hty winds. SO strong werethey, infact, that thc
shattered the hnd itse5f. Butfor al 4 her strength, thegodsfound a way to defeat her. M$hty cored
had hisfatherfs strength, and he stoodfast against thefury #the Dame's winds. ~ n d Denev, the titd
$the hnd its$ could not bemoved by her sisterrsfury. while these two confronted the titan directly, Tan
and Hedr d strwckfvam hiding and hi d Lethene low longenoughfor corean to strike.
YOU cannot begin to imagine the horrors swfered at Lethene's hands. Her wicked stomrent mnhr
is blow, however, never strwck its tdrget.
AS the Aveyer raised his m$hty bMe, hammered in Gokhaaqa's ownforge, thegods heard a voir
behind them. That voicebelonged to vangal, the Ravqer, and it said, "NO." corean did not understam
andneitherdid the others. vangal was thefiercest ofthegods, the one the titdnsfearedmost, the embodimei
$all that was savqe and merciless. HOW, they wondered, could he yyose the dfeat of the first titai
the mostfearsome one fall? But vailgal was abo Letheners creation, and she aloneborehimno in wil
she was chaos in itsyurestform and was thepart ofvangal that heloved most. Though hewas a hundrr
feet tal, and miles away, I could seeit in his eyes. He would not raise amadainst Lethene, and he wow
not alow thegods to ti patch her.
There was anger in corean's eyes, afury matching vangats in all repects. The ~avager's behavi,
was intolerable; how dnre heintefere with swch a vighteow act? And yet, it was dune. vangal had sid
with his mother at the I & . Thegod $destruction and violencewished to pare afoe, for thefirst ai
only time in his longeiistence.
corean wasprepared to takethefight to vangal, and alone among thegods he m$ht have destroyed
the Ravager, but Denev hi d a hand upon his shouhr and bade himwait. Then she poketo vangal.
.The Mother $ stomcannotgofuee,rt she said. "This you know..
vangal nodded. 'ret I wi l not alow her to be slain."
The Ravager then created a vlrstgateway, ad beyond it hythe swirling t i b fyurest chaos-
the utter Lrkness on thefringes $ the @$sal realm. Ravager poketo his mothers captors and said,
idsend her here..
corean and TAiIil shared a look, then nodded; and the champion $ thegods thundered, "Let it be
done.rr And a look $joy pr ed over Lethenersface,for she realized that at longbt she was to beunited
with the rawforces fpviml nature and becomeapart ofits sheerfury. shegmd at vangal with an
eipression #gratitude, and then wagone.
I canonly imaginewhat it mwt be like, trapped in another realm, unable to return. Butperhaps
that is to the untamed one's liking, as it is like scam was befOrethe comiq $ the titans. Perhaps this
is the only joy she win ever know, and the only way toprevent herfrom bvingiysorrow to others.
THE DIVINE 8. THE DEFEATED
type of being, neither titan nor mortal. The process
by which these three beings created this new thing is
riot known but is the subject of many scholarly essays,
learned research and filthy tavern songs. Whatever
its origin, this creature of destruction was not tied to
neither land, sea nor sky, and it fed upon the destruc-
tive acts of mortals. Lethene named this being Vangal,
and he was a creature the likes of which the titans
could not even fathom-he was a god.
The other titans, amazed at the rapacity of this
new being, took to siring gods of their own. All of
the!je beings drew their power not from the land
around them, but from the devotion of the beings
inhabiting it. Some thrived on worship, while others
fed on hopes and fears and lust and rage. The titans
were fascinated by this and fell into a creative frenzy
as they sought to create beings could sustain them in
a similar fashion. They gave Lethene free reign to
dest:roy everything she saw, slaughtering imperfect
creaitions so that they could begin anew. But try as
they might, the titans remained tied to the land, and
eveiy one of their spawn disappointed them.
But as these races perished, the gods cried out,
tormented by the agony of their loss. Their ties to
mortals were unbreakable, and slowly they began to
realize that the titans held the power to destroy them
through their worshippers. The titans, however, cared
nothing for the suffering of their children. The shaper
Golthagga crushed and reformed Scarns mortal races
time and again, always seeking the perfect servitors.
Mormo, the Mother of Serpents, simply made mani-
fest every concept that came to her, filling the world
with her spawn in hopes that one would give her the
strength she so desired. Beautiful Denev nurtured
new life, hoping beings birthed in hope would serve
where those born of selfishness faltered. Of all the
titans, she was the kindest, and she truly loved those
races she created.
But all of the titans efforts failed, and soon the
gods tired of having their worshippers so callously
swept aside. Fearing for their very existence, they
realized they would have to take action to protect
their own futures. And to do that, they would have to
declare war on the titans.
TheFateof the Defeated
Though the libraries of Lokil are vast, not even
they have reliable accounts of Lethenes defeat at the
hands of the gods. They do, however, relate the fact
that she was one of the deadliest of all of the titans
during the Divine War, personally responsible for the
deaths of many lesser gods and demigods, not to
mention horrendous numbers of mortal beings. Other
titans fought with their creations at their sides, but
Leth.ene lashed out with her fury alone and proved
nearly impossible to defeat. Defeated she was, how-
ever, and with that defeat the Titanswar ended.
Lethene is an obscure titan in the Scarred Lands
today, mainly because she was not a prolific creator
and had no real followers to speak ofwhen she left the
mortal world. She remains trapped in the chaos of the
Abyss to this day and has little apparent interest in
escaping. This is not to say, however, that she has not
left a legacy on Scam. Many would see the Dame of
Storms return, if for no other reason than to wipe the
divine scourge from the face of the world. Chief
among these is the Storm Kin, a group of savages that
dwells in the bleak Titanshome Mountains, delight-
ing in the ferocity of the elements. Their shamans are
said to summon elementals and demons to their
service, even though these creatures existence on
Scarn is severely limited. It is said that they are led by
twin human children, who command the forces of
the storm and fly away if approached. These are surely
Storm Children, but their goals and true connection
to Lethene is unknown.
Lethenes only other known group of worship-
pers is, surprisingly, the Blood Sea pisceans. Normally
loyal to Kadum, many also revere the elemental
forces that Lethene commanded. Their devotion to
Lethene gives them rage and power in a way Kadum
can never match. Her fury becomes their fury; her
indomitable spirit the force they will use to change
the world.
Followers of the Defeated
Asir, Male Storm Child, Sor 6/Drd 3: SZ
Medium-sized outsider (5 ft. 7 in. tall); HD
6d4+3d8+9; hp 38; hi t 0; Spd 30 ft.; AC 12 (Dex);
Atk +4 melee (ld6, quarterstaff); SQ Control winds,
control weather, fly at will, lightning bolt, foresight
3/day, nature sense, trackless step, woodland stride;
ALCN; SVFort +4, Ref +5, Will +7; Str 10, Dex 14,
Con 12, Int 11, Wis 13, Cha 16
Skills andFeats: Alchemy +3, Concentration +9,
Diplomacy +6, Intuit Direction +3, Knowledge
(arcana) +6, Profession (sage) +3, Wilderness Lore
+6, Chain Spell, Combat Casting, Enlarge Spell,
Spell Focus (evocation)
Possessions: Ragged clothes, a crossbow, a
quarterstaff
Sorcerer Spells Known (7/4/2/1) : O--chill/warmth,
daze, detect magic, flare, magehand, ray of frost, read
magic; lst+ndure elements, flash, shocking grasp;
2nd-cold snap, fog cloud; 3rd-touch of the eel*
Druid Spells per Day: 4/3/1
Asir is a storm child, and as such has a fearsome
temper and a strong thirst for vengeance. He is in his
late teens but is already a highly skilled sorcerer. He
is of medium height, with dark hair and icy blue eyes.
He is typically dressed in ragged clothes, a result of his
rough and tumble upbringing.
Asir was born to ordinary humans in Calastia,
and when his powers manifested his parents and
neighbors feared him greatly. Stubborn and recalci-
trant, he lashed out at his tormentors, then fled,
vowing to one day return and take vengeance. His
flight brought him to the Titanshome Mountains,
CHAPTER S I X : THE DEFEATED
where the howling winds touched the elemental
forces residing within him. I t was here he met the
Storm Kin, who immediately initiated him into their
tribe. As he grew, Asir met other storm children like
himselfnnd hecnme more nowerful amone the Storm
Kin 1
light, magehand, readmagic, resistance; 1st-Buoyancy
net* ,flash, magicmissile, obscuringmist, shockinggrasp;
2nd-cold snap, commanding presence, fog cloud, ob-
scure object, whispering wind; 3rd-dispel magic, fly,
mst of wind, liahtnina bolt, touch of the eel*; 4th-
the sea, cold resistance
10, damage reduction 6/-
(bludgeoning or subdual
only), amphibious, fast
healing 2, nature magic,
alter self l/day, blood en-
hancements; AL L E SV
Fort +7, Ref +6, Will +14;
Str 18, Dex 13, Con 15, Int
16, Wis 17, Cha 21
Skills and Feats: Al-
chemy +6, Bluff +6,
Concentration +17, Diplo-
macy +9, Handle Animal
+6, Intimidate +6, Intuit
Direction +6, Knowledge
(arcana) +12, Knowledge
(sea) +12,Listen+6,Ritual
Casting +9, Scry +6, Sense
Motive +6, Spellcraft +12,
Spot +6, Forge Ring,
Heighten Spell, Maximize
Spell, Skill Focus (concen-
trati on), Spell Focus
(evocation), Weapon Fo-
cus (harpoon)
Possessions: A blood-
stone, bracers of armor +3,
a storm ring (as per ring of
shooting stars, with light,
dancing lights and ball light-
ning functions onl y),
Q
Y " . Y v . r - ~~~~~~ ~ ~~ ,2
-- _ _ _ _ I - - _. . . - . . . -. -
- _ _ _ _ _ Memories of the Dame of Storms awakened polymorphself, pressure sphere*, water breathing, water's
inside him, and to this day he strives to find a way to embrace*; 5th-call aquatic monster", Dolomar's lim-
return Lethene to the world so that he may feel her ited liquification*, scrying, ship snare*; 6th-awaken
touch directly. His efforts have thus far proven inef- lesser titan matar*, chain lightning, control weather;
fectual, but he has not given up and will not until the 7th-dark water,* power word thunder*
storm within him con- Siruch is a black
sumes him.
Siruch. Male Black
~
society. His skin is a
deep, rich burgundy,
E#d', JLJ and he typically travels
unarmed and un-
adorned. He carries
himself with a haughty,
implacable demeanor.
He is a ruler, one of the
elite, and he knows it.
Siruch is a powerful
piscean who pays proper
omage to Kadum but also
worships Lethene's
memory. Hisdevo-
r.L tion to the Dame
of Storms is ex-
traordinary,
L and his will-
Piscean, Sor 9/Bld 6: SZ
Large humanoid; HD
15d4+45; hp 82; Init +1
(Dex); Spd 20 ft.,
swim60 ft.; AC 19
(+1 Dex, -1 size, +3
magic, +6 natural);
Atk +11/+6 melee
(ld8+4,claws), +6
melee (l d8+2,
bite); SQ voice of
gr i:
igness
ipill
to
his
own blood
to bring her
-'"Y' power to bear
!
on Scam has
not gone unno-
ticed by his
superiors. As such, he is
being groomed to succeed
1-
0 (* I
the minister of his region, after
which time he will be in a
position to gain greater knowl-
edge of Lethene, and possibly
the ability to set her free from
I her prison. He also seeks to call
up the fearsome Blood Mon-
soon, as called up in 1 12 AV by
the now-hated Queen Ran,
who has since lost the ability to
perform the ritual. If Siruch
has his way, the Monsoon will
plague the surface world once
Y
again, and this time his people
will not be defeated so easily.
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
Those who saw Mesos and lived to tell about it
described him as a gigantic humanoid, bigger than
even the largest dragon. When not casting spells, as
was his preference, Mesos would arm himself with
wickedly edged swords, cutting down those few who
survived his magic.
The titan also produced a cloud of creeD-
Mesas
The Sire of Sorcery, Mesos was considered by
scholars to be the single most powerful titan. While
hedidnot possess the immovability ofThulkas, or the
strength of Kadum, he was the undisputed master of
all things magical.
CHAPTER S I X THE DEFEATED
The Fateof the Defeated
Mesos was nothing if not arrogant. Able to cast
any spell, he was awe inspiring in battle. The Sire of
Sorcery literally shone with magical energies, as did
those races that he created. Mesos was also the father
of a number of gods, their bloodline containing some
of the arcane power of their father.
Scholars of the day believe that the gods decided
to destroy Mesos first because he was the greatest
threat. Able to reshape the fabric of the universe to
his whim, the titan was unmatched, even by the gods,
in magical combat. And those few times when he was
forced to engage in close combat, Mesos won due in
large part to the grievous wounds he inflicted with his
magics.
The gods knew that Mesos was the one titan who
could single-handedly turn the tide of battle, who
could, conceivably, destroy them, and who could,
with preparation, make a sundered titan whole. This
last point, scholars agree, was the reason that Mesos
was the first target of the gods wrath and why he was
destroyed so completely. But it was aseemingly minor
incident that finally drove the gods to attack Mesos
and so begin the Divine War.
Mesos was so well attuned to magical energies
that he could manipulate them any way that suited
him. So it came to pass, in the year before the
Titanswar, that Enkili the Trickster took it upon
himself to torment the Sire of Sorcery. He would play
tricks on the titan, misplacing whole races that Mesos
had spawned, forcing the titan to wander over the
face of Scarn looking for them.
The Trickster would then sneak into Mesos
abode, casting his magic upon those items Mesos was
most likely to use in the following days. Then Enkili
would sit a safe distance away and watch as the items
blew up, grew tentacles, attacked the titan or simply
disappeared at a touch.
The final straw came when Enkili somehow
managed to enchant Mesos magical cape Vergren.
When the titan donned his favorite possession, it
began to choke him. Furious, the titan dispelled the
magic.
But that was not enough. Not content to let
Enkili go unpunished, Mesos sought out the Trickster
on the astral plane. Enkili tried to pass off his jokes in
his usually relaxed style, but nothing placated the
enraged titan. Mesos demanded that Enkili stop his
pranks; Enkili threw some choice words at Mesos,
regarding exactly what the titan could do with
Vergren.
That flippant act so enraged the Sire of Sorcery
that he stripped Enkili of all his magical powers,
including his mystical connection to his followers.
Enkili immediately sought out his brethren and told
them what Mesos had done. No one could ascertain
whether Enkilis loss would be permanent; certainly
with the loss of his powers, the Trickster was subject
to true death and destruction. Hedrada, who had
slowly come to believe that war with the titans was
inevitable, said that now was the time to strike. The
other gods, seeing that their own existence was in
peril, could not disagree.
Thus it was that Mesos was ambushed by the
gods, his power drained by their divine energies
before he could act, and his form sundered by their
wrath. His destruction signaled the beginning of the
end for the titans and forever altered the way magic
operated on Scarn.
After his destruction, as Mesos power was un-
leashed upon the world of Scarn, there were huge
magical storms, the likes of which the land had never
seen, warping reality and tearing rifts between the
planes. After the storms finally subsided, wizards
powers and spells were greatly enhanced, and the
births of sorcerers increased tenfold. Mesos very
essence was suffused throughout the world of Scarn
and today continues to enhance and empower those
who would manipulate it.
Followers of the Defeated
Rill Niques, High Priest of the Cult of Mesos,
Male Human, Sor 9: M; HD 9d4-9; hp 21; Init +6;
Spd 60ft.; AC 19 ( + 2 Dex, +7 [Sigil enhanced
breastplate]); Atk +5 Melee (ld8+1, [Sigil enhanced
longsword]); ALCE; SVFort +2,Ref +5, Will +8; Str
12, Dex 15, Con 8, Int 12, Wis 14, Cha 24
Skills: Concentration +1 1, Knowledge (arcana)
+13, Knowledge (religion) +7, Knowledge (titan
lore) +7, Scry +7, Spellcraft +7
Feats: Greater Spell Penetration, Improved Ini-
tiative, Maximize Spell, Spell Penetration, Toughness
Possessions: Boots of stridingandspringing, cloak of
charisma +6, two Sigils of Mesos (longsword, breast-
plate), scroll of prophecy
Sorcerer Spells Known (6/8/8/8/5) : 0-chill/
warmth*, detect magic, distort shadow*, ghost sound,
light, magehand, ray of frost, read magic; lst-charm
person, $me bolt*, mage armor, magic missile, shield;
2nd-&rkness, mirror image, smother*, web; 3rd-
haste, lightning bolt, shadow strike*; 4th-shadow
shield, summon monster IV
Rill Niques is not the leader of the Cult of
Sorcery because he is the strongest or healthiest
individual. He is its undisputed leader because he
possesses not one, but two fabled Sigils of Mesos,
claims to know where a third one lies and also
possesses the scroll of prophecy. A relic among Mesos
followers, it details the titans plans for resurrection,
supposedly dictated to his followers as his essence was
scattered.
THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
Twice Niques rule has been contested, and
twice he has blasted the infidels with spells not seen
since: the Sire of Sorcery walked the earth. Rumors
among the cultists suggest that Rill has been granted
special powers because he carries two pieces of Mesos
body on his person.
Those who know Rill whisper that the two sigils
have changed him, making him more like the titan he
venerates. It seems that Niques has access to many
race arcane spells, something truly astounding for
sorcerers of today, but nothing out of the ordinary for
those blessed by Mesos in the years before the
Titanswar. Certain parties within the cult say that
anyoine who finds a living arcane symbiote will be
well rewarded by Niques for its capture and delivery.
Rill and his cultists have regular contact with
arcane devourers and their ilk, always looking for
ways to hasten the resurrection of their fallen master.
In fact, Rill is in the process of carving out an astral
niche for himself and the Cult of Mesos, to better aid
and direct the arcane devourers in their quest to
restore the titan.
At least six times a day, when not anticipating
combat, Rill casts spells for no apparent reason.
Those who have read the tenets of the cult or count
themselves among their members find this no odd
occurrence. The high priests of the cult routinely
engage in what others could only call wasteful arcane
practices. In actuality they are giving power back to
their fallen patron-arcane devourers follow the cult
and its high priests on the opposite side of the
material plane, feasting on the arcane energies re-
leased.
The future plans of the cult seem well mapped
out under Niques direction: aid arcane devourers in
their quest to reabsorb arcane energy; aid the other
children of Mesos in their daily lives; venerate the
cult and its patron Mesos and overthrow the gods.
Only time will tell if any of these goals will pass from
mad cultist dogma into historical fact.
The Disrupted
Scholars debate why arcane spellcasters
generate heat when casting spells. Those of
divine persuasion say that it is because
arcane magic is a cruder kind of power, one
born of the titans, whereas divine magic is
more sophisticated, granted by gods. The
most vocal of these clerics tell anyone who
will listen to them that the use of arcane
magic threatens to reform Mesos shattered
spirit. They could not be more right.
A scroll in the possession of the sor-
cerer Rill Niques, high priest of the Cult
of Mesos, supposedly chronicling the ac-
tual words of the titan, gives one possible
explanation:
Behold, my children, I am no more.
But fear not, for I am not destroyed, merely
scattered. I shall rise again one day-that
much is assured by my children, the de-
vourers. It has become their holy task to
gather my essence from the cosmos and
store it in huge crystalline chambers.
I charge my faithful on Scam to find
my sundered body, whatever form it may
have taken, and collect it for transport to
the astral plane. Once all the pieces have
been collected, once all the arcane energies
have been stored, combine the two and I
shall be reborn. So it is written, and so shall
it be. Then, I will begin my revenge and
reawaken any other of my brethren that
may have fallen to those craven children
calling themselves gods.
No one outside of the cult knows of
this prophecy, but certain circles of mages,
most notably those of the Phylacteric Vault,
claim to have discovered the reason that
arcane magics generate immense amounts
of heat in the Material Plane.
It is due to the fact that every time a
spellcaster casts a spell, a portion of the
arcane energy expended is siphoned off by
an arcane devourer, across the barrier sepa-
rating the planes. Thi s reverse flow of energy
creates great amounts of ethereal friction,
the result of which is the heat associated
with arcane casters.
Whatever one believes, it is best to
listen to the scholars and sages and avoid
arcane casters so that the gods do not see fit
to focus their wrath upon both the casters
and those associated with them.
CHAPTER So(: THE DEFEATED
Mormo
The Mother of Serpents. The Queen of Witches.
Corruptions Dam, the Lady of Venom, the Scaled
Horror, the Hags Midwife. By all of these names and
more was the titan Mormo known.
Mormo rarely manifested her physical form. Only
threats to her servants by other titans and great rituals
performed by her worthiest of children induced her to
gather her essence into one place. When she came,
either in answer to threat or ritual, Mormo called
serpents from miles around, gathering them into one
place. From this mass of vipers, Mormo formed her
body, a towering creature of vaguely feminine shape.
The blackest of serpent bodies served to form her
wicked gaze, and serpents trailed down to form her
writhing, horrific locks.
One such manifestation of Mormo is described
by the Incarnate-sage Oakthorne, from a memory of
one of his previous incarnations, detailed in his
Chronicles:
I was just another beast , lying upon the altar the foul
asaatthi constructed to the Queen of Serpents. All the
night the asaatthi exhorters chanted and drummed, call-
ing to the Mother of Venom. The specially prepared
torches-soaked in venomand pitchLcreated a miasma
offoul smoke in the air, so befouling it that it was nearly
impossible to breathe.
Then, suddenly, my hackles rose and the torches
gouted.
A stench overpowered even the smell of the smoke.
It was like the musty smell in a burrow of snakes,
magnified a thousand times. A low hissing filled my ears
as the asaatthi stopped drumming and chanting. Then,
from all sides, serpents came, slithering into the clearing.
They gathered about thealtar, writhing one on top of the
other, building a mound of scales and venomous fangs
that rose ever higher until the creatures crawled onto the
altar.
Then, the snakes drew together as though they were
the breath ofa suddengasp. The mound trembled, rising
impossibly high, seeming as though it might teeter and
collapse over on top of us. It roiled and quivered and the
only sound that filled our ears was the rasp of cold, dry
scales on other scales-even the asaatthi looked on in
equal parts horror and awe. The mound of vipers took
shape and Mormo was among us.
I died that night, my body wracked with a thousand
venoms, for the pleasure of Mormo.
Many were the children of Mormo. A prolific
creator of life, Mormo wrested the secret of creation
from her brother Gormoth by poisoning him after he
created the Verin, now called The Abandoned.
Mormo also found that those creatures that suckled at
her pendulous, scaled dugs or tasted of her black, foul
blood were corrupted to her service. From Mormo
came many creatures-the gorgons, both high and
low; the medusae; the asaatthi; the yuan-ti of Termana.
HE DIVINE &.THE DEFEATED
Witches also gained their vast powers from
Mormo, who taught them the foul, slithering secrets
thar were her dominion. Some of them gained great
favor in her eyes-these she infused with her own
foul essence, creating the hags of Scarn.
During the Titanswar, Mormo
dying curse and the spilt blood of her high gorgon
priest. The devastation that she wrought was total:
everyone died, convulsing in agony, save for a lone
squire. He was found the next day by a brother-troop
of the Host. The clerics of Corean were able to use
their magics to calm him enough to learn
what had befallen before he lapsed back into
as her defenders. Though many
of these were hideous aberra- Ultimately, only the combined might
tions, perhaps Mormos of several gods, including hated Denev,
most effective minion
was sufficient to eventually lay low the
were her most innocu-
Mother of Serpents. Mormos son
ous ones. Certainly,
Chardun used his powers over slavery
Transias legion of and bondage to bind Mormos essence
witch-medusae who de- into her body, preventing her from escap-
stroyed the Herald of ing. Her daughter Madriel countered the
\angals troops were im- poisons of the Hagqueen with her own
pressive, but their victory
healing light, while Madriels twin,
was assured through the
Belsameth, crept through the shadows, strik-
actions of a single camp-
ing unseen and swaying her mothers
f 011 lowe r 1 o y a 1 to witch-servants to her own service. Denev
hlormo who laced ripped the black heart from Mormo and
their stew with
Vangal rent her body into a thousand-
thousand pieces. Thus died the Mother
The Fate of the Defeated
Since Mormo was trapped in
her created body by Chardun, rent
asunder by the Reaver and the
Mormo actually mani-
resultant viscera scattered far and
fested herself physically
wide by divine power, her
in the face of her en-
chances of ever returning her-
emy, for after the self to full strength, or even
destiruction of Mesos, she
simply escaping the thousands
knew well the dangers of fac-
of pieces that form her prison,
ing the gods and their
are practically nonexistent.
However, where a mother is
servants. This did not stop her
fromtaking advantage of the
not able to care for herself, might not
surpi-ise that her appearance al-
her children do so? That would seem to be
ways engendered, however. Bards
the case with the Lady of Venom. Mormos chil-
still tell tales of the Battle of the
dren work closely together, seeking to gather up the
Scales, a confrontation between the
pieces of their serpent-mother and find some way to
Host of the Forge and a legion of
free her from that gory prison-or to restore her to full
high gorgon-led asaatthi. The ser-
strength in that vessel.
The places where Mormos scattered parts came
pent-men were defeated and the high
to rest, staining the land with her black ichor, are
gorgonput to the sword in this battle,
referred to as serpentholds. These sites are invariably
an accomplishment that nearly de-
rich in plant and animal life, even if that life is
stroyed the Host.
Their victory was short
dangerously poisonous. Malevolent and car-
lived, however, for in the night,
nivorous plants, massive serpents and
serpents rose up in their camp
venomous spiders all can be found
and imerged into the mas-
here, drawn by the call of
sive form of Mormo
Mormos blood. Serpentholds
herself, called by the
are often rich in plant
CHAPTER lo(: THE DEFEATED
The witches who served Mormo were all female, for Mormoaccepted only women into her service.
They counted roughly equal numbers of druids, adepts and sorcerers among them. All of them made
pacts with Mormo through her favored servants, usually hags or high gorgons.
Druids and adepts gained their powers directly from the Hagqueen, usually praying for them in the
darkest hours of the night. Sorcerers, on the other hand, found the Mother Mormo an excellent source
of new powers, often trading service to the titan in exchange for small tastes of her blood or milk,
allowing them to wield greater and greater powers. These powers often manifested in a distinctly
serpentine fashion: mge amor might create ghostly scales over the body of the sorcerer-witch, and all
of her monster summoning spells called to vipers.
Mormos witches were known for their summoning of serpents to accompany and aid them in their
service to the Queen of Venom. Druids called ever-increasing numbers of ophidian companions, while
adepts and sorcerers were usually known for their serpent familiars. Indeed, to this day, spellcasters who
call upon a snake for their familiar are often viewed with suspicion, especially if they are female.
life that bears Sweet but poisonous sap, bloody red-
black blossoms and choking creepers and vines.
Serpents of all kinds-intelligent and other-
wise-are drawn inexorably to those sites where
Mormos remains have tainted the land. Mormos
faithful are known to keep vast pits of serpents in the
depths of the Hornsaw and other wast:elands where
pieces of Mormo have been found. The serpents seem
to be naturally attracted there, and on hot days, when
the musky smell of Mormos ichor is strongest, it
seems to drive the serpents into a frenzy, and they
writhe and intertwine madly. Any creature that is not
itself reptilian-even Mormos closest and most de-
vout servants and followers-who nears this roiling
mass of serpents is bitten multiple times. The asaatthi
THE IDIVINE b THE DEFEATED
claim that the smell of Mormos blood causes them to Ih
seek to join into the mass that formed her body.
Mormos druids, red witches, hags and other
spelkasters are also drawn toward these places, for
these sites resonate deeply with the power of the
titaness. In these places, Mormos worshippers often
dig great pits to house the holy serpents that arrive
there. These pits are used in a number of Mormos
rituals. Newly consecrated druids of the Hagqueen
are lowered into them on the dark night of the
Nameless Orb. If they are still alive when dawn
comes, they are considered to have been accepted by
the !Serpent Mother. Some of these pits are used to
grow massive serpents, which are then sometimes
crafted into the coveted snakeskin armor (see Relics
andRituals, page 156); othersformthebasisofserpent
golems (see Creature Collection 11, page 83).
In a few places, entire complexes have been
grown or built over a serpenthold, providing ample
protection and living space for Mormos servitors and
worshippers. Some of these places include the Scaly
Spire of the Devils March and Annot Kalambath,
the tree-citadel of the Dar a1Annot in the Homsaw
Forest.
Ophidians of all kind, from simple serpents to
mighty nagas, serve the cause of Mormos rebirth.
Many of Mormos faithful believe that Mormo whis-
pers to these creatures, promising them the glories of
union with her in physical form if they but serve, and
111 Powers of the Serpenthold
Serpentholds thrum with the power of
Mormo, acting as a place of power (see
RelicsandRituals, page 132) for the purposes
of casting True Rituals there-but only for
Mormos servants. Poisons have their resis-
tance DC raised by +2 in aserpenthold, and
spells that summon serpents call twice the
number of serpents as normal. A summon
swarm spell always calls vipers, which in-
flict double normal damage while in the
miasma-filled serpenthold.
1
serve they do. I t is not unusual for a naga to simply
show up in the groves of Mormos druids, asking what
it might do to aid them. They are glad to obey, so long
as those orders accomplish the eventual resurrection
of their Mother.
The asaatthi also continue to serve the Serpent
Mother by hunting down those they consider respon-
sible for her dismemberment-namely, the chosen
of the gods-and searching ruins and dungeons for
ancient magic that might help bring their Mother
back. It is not uncommon for adventurers scouring
old catacombs to encounter a party of asaatthi doing
likewise, an event that always ends in violence and
CHAPTER lo<: THE DEFEATED
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death. Asaatthi usually act as troops for the more
powerful of Mormos children, with entire clans of
the serpent-men swearing allegiance to a circle of
druids, a coven of hags or a high gorgon. As a result,
the asaatthi often can be found anywhere other
servants of the Hagqueen are, assisting in matters of
battle, forging serpentsteel and crafting enchanted
items.
Most of Mormos servants work closely together-
high gorgons (and their low gorgon servants),
medusae, sea witches, red witch slitheren, nagas,
blood witches, yuan-ti and druids are all known to
assist one another in their various goals.
However, the most maverick of Mormos ser-
vants, but potentially the deadliest, are the hags.
Most hags seem to prefer to work alone or alongside
other hags, gathering in covens to fulfill their myriad
purposes. Requests for aid from other worshippers of
Mormo are as likely to end in the death of the
petitioner as assistance. Entreating them in Mormos
name does no good, as the faithful have discovered-
the hags have ingested part of the Serpent Mother as
part of the Mysteries of Mormo that made them and
believe that Mormo whispers to thein still. Many
hags seem to be unable to differentiate between their
own whims and the will of Mormo; for them, there is
no difference.
Nonetheless, that is not to say that the hags of
Mormo are indifferent to the quest to return their
Mother to health again. Rather, hags go about it in
their own way. For most of Mormos servants, it is
usually better to simply join a hags endeavors than
try to sway one of Mormos crazed witches to join
ones own.
The Dar a1Annot, or Those Who Will Find in
an archaic tongue of Scarn, is a large gathering of
witches dedicated to finding and raising Mormo.
They have taken it upon themselves to be the center
of this endeavor for all of Mormos servants, for they
believe it foolishness of the highest order for a dozen
differing, rival factions to all individually collect the
pieces of their Mother. So, they work to foster com-
munication and assistance to those individual groups
that need it; in exchange, they offer a safe place for
the trophy pieces of Mormo that are found. Though
some groups have tried to reject the overtures of the
Dar a1Annot, questioning their motives, many have
agreed to send any pieces of Mormo they find to this
gathering. Those that ate approached about doing so
and refuse are often destroyed, especially if they
already possess a gobbet or two.
The Dar a1Annot is made up mainly of blood
witches and druids of Mormo, though they count a
number of assassins, asaatthi, gorgons and medusae
Serpentsteel
Perhaps best known as the metal used to craft theasaatthi blades, serpensteel is created
by a process closely guarded by the asaatthi. They are loath to relinquish that secret, even
to other servants of Mormo. The creation of serpentsteel is a process more alchemical than
metallurgical, involving the combining of copper, iron and snake venoms to create the
metallic green, oily-sheened metal.
A creature wounded by serpentsteel must make a Fortitude save (with a variable DC,
depending on the size of the weapon) or lose a point of Constitution for l d4 hours.
Additionally, serpentsteel absorbs venoms quickly, reducing the chance of poisoning
oneself when applying venom to a weapon to 3%-the blade absorbs the poison quickly,
preventing accidents more easily. Poisons delivered in this fashion unfortunately lose 2
points from their resistance DC, as the poison is more dispersed throughout the blade, but
a single dose can be used for multiple strikes in such a blade, depending on the size of the
weapon. It should be noted th.at a poisoned serpentsteel blade inflicts both poisons-each
strike requires two saving throws. Items created from serpentsteel are treated as master-
work items with regard to creation times, but the item gains no enhancement bonus.
Serpentsteel has a hardness of 15 and 30 hit points per inch of thickness.
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THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED
among them. The Dar al Annot maintains Annot
Kalambath, a bleak citadel carved from the heart of
a massive tree fed on Mormos ichor that rests in the
Ophidian Vale. The branches of this black edifice are
hung with the bodies of those who dared to oppose
ritual is responsible for the renewed prosperity of
Khirdet, which was consumed down to bare rock by
the Glutton mere weeks before the gods found and
slew him.
Followers of the Defeated the coven. Storms and dark fogs often fill the valley
in wlhich Annot Kalambath rests, and the crows and
dred ravens that surround the citadel can be seen for
miles. Serpents, poisonous beasts and all manner of
Morimos servitors call this valley home.
Recently, disturbing news has filteredout through
the Vigil that oversees the Hornsaw: it seems that the
Blood Crone (see Creature Collection 11, page 19) has
abandoned her cottage in the depths of the Hornsaw,
gathering her collected bottles and jars of Mormos
viscera, and traveled by magic to the Ophidian Vale.
There, she promptly slew the druidess that once led
the Dar a1Annot and ate her heart, declaring herself
the new mistress of Annot Kalambath. When met
with resistance, she vomited forth the very thing that
was iresponsible for her transformation as the First
Daughter of Mormo-the very heart of the Serpent
Queen, consumed decades ago. Offering this as proof
of Mormos favor, she destroyed any dissenters and
reconsumed the heart, securing her place of power in
the Dar a1Annot. Other hags have begun to arrive at
the dark citadel in response to the call for aid issued
by the Blood Crone.
Though the group was originally referred to as
the Renewers of the Cycle, the sobriquet Cannibals
of Khet has stuck through the years. Indeed, mem-
bers of this circle of vicious druids proudly wear that
title iinmockery of the fear and hatred most civilized
folk feel for them.
Some rumors have that the Renewers of the
Cycle serve Gaurak the Glutton; after all, Khet is
near the Spires of Gaurak, and their predilection for
anthropophagi, or cannibalism, is easily pinned on
worship of the Voracious One. Certainly, some among
the Cannibals may well revere that titan, but ulti-
mately, the circle claims allegiance to Mormo.
The Cannibals have a nearly fanatical hatred of
Denev and her followers, considering her a traitor to
her own kind. They despise her druids, seeking every
opportunity to slay them and desecrate their sacred
sites. Nearly a century ago, the Cannibals were re-
sponsible for the instigation of the Druid War, which
saw the destruction of many of Denevs followers,
inchding the peaceful city-state of Amalthea.
The leader of the Cannibals of Khet is Her Most
Radiant Majesty, Sharliss Serpent-kiss, a tall and
savage druid known for her hooded visage and the
long rosary-like necklace made up of the teeth of men
she has cannibalized.
The Cannibals are the keepers of ancient ritual
magic that allows them to consume the body of a
sentient being while the land consumes his soul,
ensuring it is lush and fertile, granting it abundance
beyond even that attainable with other magics. This
Sharliss Serpent-kiss, Queen of Khirdet and
High Priestess of Mormo, Female Medusa, Drd7/
Bwt6: Medium (6 ft. 3 in.) ; CR 13; HD 6d8+12 +
7d8+14 +5d4+10; hp 107; Init +3; Spd 30ft.; AC 25
(+3 [+5] Dex, +4 armor, +2 shield, +1 ring, +3
natural); Atk +15/+10/+5 melee (l d6+3 +
serpentsteel poison, asuutthi blade), +17/+12/+7 me-
lee (ld4+poison, snake bite), +17/+12/+7 missile
(ld6+3 +serpentsteel poison, comp)site shortbow
+2); SA petrifying gaze, poison; ALNE; SV Fort +1 1,
Ref +12 (+14), Will +19; Str 12, Dex 16 (20), Con
15, Int 15, Wis 19, Cha 16
Skills: Alchemy +5, Animal Empathy +7, Bluff
+8, Concentration +16, Diplomacy +8, Disguise +8,
Heal +9, Hide +10, Intuit Direction +9, Knowledge
(nature) +7, Knowledge (arcana) +14, Move Si-
lently +l o, Scry +7, Spellcraft +14, Spot +9,
Wilderness Lore +10
Feats: Chain Spell, Craft Staff, Empower Spell,
Extend Spell, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Skill
Focus (concentration), Weapon Finesse (snakes)
Possessions: Snakeskin armor*, asaatthi blade*,
Transias Kiss (composite shortbow +2 elf-bane [mighty
+2]), quiver of twenty-four serpentsteel-headed ar-
rows, asaatthi battle ring, Stormwall (darkwood large
shield +2, lightning resistance), rod of the viper, five
scrolls of cure serious wounds, wand of gutroot* (43
charges),glouesofdexterity (+4), druids uestments, two
daggers of venom
Druid Spells per Day: 6/6/6/5/5/3/2/ 1
Sharliss is the latest in a long line of medusa-
witches who have served Mormo. Descended from
Mormos champion Transia, who fought during the
Titanswar, Sharliss is a fanatical worshipper of the
Mother of Medusae. Standing well over 6 feet in
height, Sharliss usually uses her innate alter selfpower
to assume the form of an Albadian-looking maiden
withdark honey-blonde hair and frosty blue eyes. She
prefers to go about hooded and cloaked.
Sharliss has a very clear idea of what her destiny
in life is-her own mother failed to destroy the elves
of Vera-tre and discover the resting place of Denev.
She will not. Transias lineage teaches that if the
resting place of Mormos hated sister, the Earth
Mother, can be discovered and transformed into a
serpenthold, Mormo will be able to seize Denevs
body and free herself.
To this end, the Cannibals of Khet have mas-
tered the rites that allow them to infuse the land with
the essence of those they cannibalize. If a victim of
this rite is imbued with the powers of Mormo and her
essence is merged with the resting place of Denev
after it has been transformed into a serpenthold,
CHAPTER So<: THE DEFEATED
Mormo will seize the body of her hated sister and rise
again. All members of Transias line are sworn to
fulfill this endeavor, fully prepared to give up their
lives so that their Mother may live again, for they
know that they shall be rewarded. After all, they shall
be one with Mormo.
~
Even more than the other titans, Thulkas the
Iron God (often called the Iron Lord by followers of
the gods, who dislike giving divine status to a titan)
was an extension of the land of Scarn. He appeared as
a titanic, vaguely humanoid mountain of glowing
iron with black soulless eyes. It is said that where
Thulkas passed, great swaths of scorched land and
desert lay in his wake. To this day, Thulkas followers
take pilgrimages to blasted wilderness areas of the
deserts of Scarn.
The titans molten iron body was impossible to
move against his will. Attempting to budge Thulkas
was literally like pushing against a mountain. Even
Corean, Vangal and Chardun, the strongest of the
gods, could not move the Iron Lord, and few of the
gods could even get near enough to Thulkas to fight
him. It was only through the concerted efforts of
several gods that the Iron God was finally brought
low.
It is said that where Thulkas went, the wild heat
and elemental energy emitted by his body produced
many strange effects on both the land and its crea-
tures. As rocks and stones were broken and trampled
upon by the Father of Fire, they often became living
things, imbued with Thulkas raw creative energy.
Storms or other energetic natural phenomena inter-
acted with the great titan to produce huge bursts of
creative energy, often producing whole races exnihilo.
The majority of Scams goblinoid races are believed
to have come into existence in this way. Other
creatures created unintentionally by Thulkas include
charfiends, firedrakes, pyres, solar scarabs, stormkin
and possibly even certain dragons such as the tar or
firewrack varieties.
Many of these creatures do not know that Thulkas
created them, and they neither worship nor serve the
titan. Though Thulkas was among the most prolific
of titans, his children have little or no knowledge of
him. The Father of Fire has also created several races
of titanspawn intentionally, including iron devils,
thulkans and sutak.
The Iron God often wandered across Scam,
carelessly inflicting great harm on everything around
him. Never the most intelligent of titans, Thulkas
seemed to have few goals save destruction and the
occasional creation of a servitor race. Where he
walked, farmlands burned to cinders, forests turned to
deserts, and living creatures burst into flame. The
worst came after the Father of Fire departed, how-
ever, as hordes of his goblin-spawn swarmed over the
land, attacking all remaining inhabitants.
Thulkas seems to have had a great need to be
worshipped, and the races that he created intention-
ally were expected to pay him the proper obeisance.
The Iron Lord was magnanimous with those who
worshipped him, often granting them items forged
from his own body, or the services of his subordinate
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THE DIVINE & Tff E DEFEATED
races such as forge wights. Some of the truly favored
were. even granted protection from the damage caused
by Thulkas body. Thulkas was also a jealous lord and
inflicted swift and permanent vengeance on any who
turnled from him, or worse, betrayed him.
Thulkas got along well with most of the other
titans, especially those with some elemental aspect. It
is said that Thulkas with the aid of Chem and
Lethene created the god Vangal, the Reaver. The
Father of Fire actually got along well with his son, as
they shared much the same temperament.
Thulkas considered most of the other gods to be
young upstarts or worse because of their refusal to
worship and obey him. The worst was Corean the
Champion, who actually had the audacity to steal
away Thulkas smith worshippers and his mastery of
fire. The Father of Fire never truly understood the
Avenger; his manner and treatment of his
followers puzzled the mighty titan, for he
could not comprehend the qualities of
kindness and mercy. However, he felt
Corean enlisted the aid of Tanil, who fought fero-
ciously against the titans out of rage and the desire to
protect her daughter, Idra. Together the two gods
conspired to turn Thulkas own strengths against
him.
Tanil pursued Thulkas, harassing him with ar-
rows and leading him on until he reached a region of
barren hills near the Blood Steppes, where Corean
lay in wait. There she confronted the Father of Fire,
quickly drawing her bow and raining wave after wave
of arrows upon him. The Iron God laughed at this, as
the arrows burned and fell like ash before they could
even touch him. Mocking the Huntress, Thulkas did
not see Corean sneaking behind him until it was too
late.
Corean seized the surprised Thulkas and bent
the titan over the mighty forge of Golthagga,
which he had hiddennearby. Still
grafted t o Scarn,
Golthagga was unable
to escape even as
himself much stronger than this upstart
fire god, an idea that would soon spell
the titans doom . . .
Corean began to
h a mme r
upon him.
The Fute of the
Defeated
13ecause Thulkas
was bonded to Scarn
itself, no god could
move, let alone de-
stroy,, the Iron God.
Even Coreans co-
lossal mithril
golem proved un-
able to move
Thuilkas body of
iron. Realizing
that he could
not hope to
defeat the ti-
tan alone,
CHAPTER lo(: THE DEFEATED
His hot iron flesh proved his undoing, as the smith-
god was able to work and reform it, shaping Thulkas
into a great iron arrow. With a mighty heave, Corean
pulled the reshaped titan from the forge, breaking his
ties to Scarn. Tanil took up the arrow and, drawing
her bow, shot the once mighty titan into the sun.
While this is the last that the people of Scarn saw of
the titan, it is not yet the end of mighty Thulkas
story.
In the center of the sun, Thulkas felt his connec-
tion to Scarn begin to slip away. The Father of Fires
power diminished as he lost his link to the world that
had given him birth. But Thulkas could feel an innate
power in the sun itself, similar to Scams yet at the
same time subtly different. As the last of his connec-
tion to Scarn faded, Thulkas reached out and bonded
himself to the sun, feeling its energy fill him and
restore much of his lost strength.
Today, Thulkas still dwells in the sun, rebuilding
his power and plotting his vengeance. From his
vantage, he can see much of what transpires on the
world below, watching his followers maintain his
faith and observing the petty conflicts of the usurper
gods.
Most of Thulkas followers on Scam have long
since abandoned him. Because the Father of Fire
created most of his offspring purely by accident and
never really protected or cared for him, they do not
recognize that they are Thulkas progeny. These
include creatures such as charfiends, most of Scams
goblins, and pyres.
There are also servitors of Thulkas that con-
sciously rejected the titan, such as the iron devils,
who hate their creator and now serve Chardun. Only
a few races remain loyal to the Iron Lord, most
notably the desert-dwelling sutak, the daywalker
slitheren and the aptly named thulkans. These races
emerged mostly unscathed from the Titanswar and
continue to serve the Father of Fire in secret. The
thulkans hide underground, working at their forges
deep under the Titanshome Mountains. They con-
tinue to forge items of power in the hopes that the
great titan armies will once again arise and overthrow
the divine races. The daywalkers and the sutak both
roam the Ukrudan Desert, hunting any enemy of
Thulkas they can find while worshipping the Father
of Fire.
Certain members of the divine races, most nota-
bly humans and dwarves, occasionally follow the Iron
Lord as well. Before the Titanswar, evil or greedy
smiths would often invoke Thulkas name to attract
a beneficial forge wight or obtain the titans aid when
creating a particularly difficult item. Since the
Titanswar, most smiths have turned to Corean as the
god of crafts. However, a few have continued to train
their apprentices in the worship of Thulkas, thus
continuing his line of followers. The paladins of
Corean would dearly love to stop these smiths and
put an end to the worship of the Father of Fire forever.
Rituals dedicated to Thulkas worship often in-
volve creating and feeding huge blazes and pyres.
Sacrifices are thrown into the fires and include slaves,
captured enemies, plants and animals, weapons, house-
hold goods and even entire villages. The more valuable
or significant a sacrifice is, the more the fire is
believed to draw Thulkas favor. This type of worship
is performed mostly by daywalkers and sutak in the
Ukrudan Desert, who believe that their worship
helps to ease the titans pain. Since the rituals pro-
duce so much heat and light, Thulkas worshippers
reason, the sun need not bum so brightly and the
titan does not suffer as much. Little do these worship-
pers know that Thulkas lives on happily in the flames
of the sun and watches their efforts, well pleased.
Thulkans and smiths who still worship the Iron
God do so in a much less violent manner. Each day
before working at the forge, a smith must first invoke
Thulkas to bless his fire. Typically, smiths that still
perform this type of worship also call upon Golthagga
to sanctify their forges. While forging, the worship-
pers may also utter rhythmic chants in ancient
languages to praise Thulkas and Golthagga. In hu-
man or dwarven communities, these chants are often
spoken under ones breath or hidden beneath the
pounding of hammer and anvil lest the worshippers
comrades discover the secret. In thulkan communi-
ties, however, these chants are shouted proudly, an
ever-present cacophony of praise to the Iron God. It
is believed that through chanting, the item being
crafted takes on some magic properties, and consider-
ing the magic-crafting abilities of the thulkans, there
may be some truth to this.
Followers of the Defeated
Luxus, the Great Maker of Thulkas, Thulkan,
Sorcererl6: SZ G; HD 16d8+112; hp 208; Init +O;
Spd 40 ft.; AC 28 (+14 natural, -4 size, +8 armor);
Atk +28/+23/+18/+13 melee (2d8+21, hammer);
SA Radiant Heat; SQ damage reduction 20/+2, curse
item, immunities, forge magic item, darkvision 60 ft.;
ALLE;SVFort +17,Ref+lO, Will +14;Str38, Dex
10, Con 24, Int 15, Wis 18, Cha 22
Skills: Appraise +20, Bluff +24, Concentration
+23, Craft (metalworking) +20, Diplomacy +28,
Innuendo +14, Listen +14, Sense Motive +14, Spot
Feats: Cleave, Craft Magical Arms and Armor,
Craft Wondrous Item, Empower Spell, Enlarge Spell,
Forge Ring Improved Critical (hammer), Power At-
tack
+14
Possessions: +8 bracers of armor, +4 flaming huge
warhammer, a collection of random magic items that
the Great Maker has recently forged
Sorcerer Spells Known (6/8/8/7/7/7/7/5/3): 0-
dancing lights, detect magic, ghost sound, light, mage
hand, prestidigitation, ray of frost, read magic, resis-
tance; 1st-charm person, color spay, featherfall, mage
armor, magic missile; 2nd-bluzing shield, * blindness/
THE IIlVlNE tk THE DEFEATED
dmfizess, blur, invisibility, mirror image; 3rd-dispel
magic, haste, hold person, slow; 4th-bottomless pit,*
lessar gem, polymorph other, werminphgue*; 5th-
Doomwail, * holdmonster, lesserphnur binding, deport;
6th--Awaken lesser titan awatar, mass haste, move
earth; 7th-finger of death, limited wish; 8th-
blackflame*
It is said that when the mighty Mesos, the titan
of Sorcery, was destroyed by the gods, he infused the
very rocks around him with his spirits magical ener-
gies. Hearing Mesoscriesofagony, his brother Thulkas
hastened to the place but arrived too late to save the
Sire of Sorcery. Angry and vengeful, the Iron God
sought a means of vengeance against the upstart gods.
Beneathhisfeet, Thulkasdetected agreat veinofrare
mithril-laced iron and set about transforming it into
the instruments of his revenge. The Father of Fire
willed the magical metal to the surface, and in his
presence it grew soft and pliant. Thulkas worked the
metal, reshaping it into a creature that embodied his
own essence. Finally, the Iron Lord breathed life into
the greatest of his creations, the first thulkan.
You will be the first of many, great Thulkas
intoned. You will be my fire of vengeance. Sweep
over itheland and provide swift destruction to all. You
will know when you have succeeded when the land is
nauglht but smoke and fire and these pathetic gods
have been bent to my will. Thulkas then began to
craft smaller thulkans from other nearby rocks, but
they lacked the magic inherent in Luxus, his first
creation.
Luxus gathered up his brethren and marched
upon the divine races, and the troop blistered and
burned the land as it carried out Thulkas vengeance.
Successful at first, the thulkans drove their foes
before them, defeating even the most powerful pala-
dins. Then, however, the thulkans learned of the
destruction of their lord at the hands of the hated
Corean and Tanil. Realizing that no more thulkans
could be created, Luxus knew that his people could
not possibly win the war and properly punish the gods
without being destroyed themselves. The crafty
thulkan led the remains of his brethren deep under-
ground, to caverns where the heart of Scam burned
hot and metal flowed like water, where the divine
races could not pursue them.
Once safe from pursuit, Luxus altered the very
nature of the thulkans to suit their new situation.
They had always crafted their own weapons, but
Luxus, now known as the Great Maker of Thulkas,
taught them to craft magical weapons for the use of
the other titanspawn races. In this way, the children
of Thulkas could help bring the gods low without
endangering themselves.
Luxus has since continued to lead his people, and
their skill at forging powerful weapons grows con-
stantly, as does their all-consuming devotion to
Thulkas. The Great Maker is preparing for the day
when Thulkas will return and lead his children to
victory, as he realizes that the usurper gods cannot
keep him imprisoned forever.
THE DIVINE &T HE DEFEATED
Anointment of Blood
Control the manner in which
Kadum s blood transforms the
subject into a
BloodSea Titan Spawn,
Levet True Ritual - Drd 4, Sor/Wiz 4
Components V, S, M, XP
Casten Required: Three
Proxy: No
Casting Time: One day
Range: Close (25 ft. +5 ft. / level)
Target: One creature
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: No
Description
Kadums blood pollutes the
Blood Sea and can cause fear-
some mutations in creatures
expoised to it. By using this ritual,
a c.ast:er may affect the manner in
which Kadums blood transforms
its target. The target must be ex-
posedl to Kadums blood just before
the ritual begins. The casters then
begin. the ritual, part of which
involves anointing the target with
a special alchemical concoction
every 15 minutes. As the ritual
proceeds, the target slowly trans-
forms into a blood-mutated titan
spawn. More often than not, the
mutai:ions caused will be benefi-
cial, hut even with this ritual in
effect, hideous transformations
have been known. This ritual was
created by the pisceans, whose
nobility use it both to give them-
selves useful powers and to make
interesting pets and guardians. It
has recently fallen into the hands
of outsiders, however, and is now
seen in use among human
spellc,asters.
Spell Effect
The target of this spell gains
the blood mutant template (see
Creatrue Collection I I , page 216).
The Ihighest-level caster may
choosle the results of the rolls and
the ability has a base 50% chance
of affecting the target. This
chance is increased by 10% for
every ritual caster over three but
is never greater than 90%. If the
roll fails, then the ability is rolled
for normally. The caster cannot
chose the roll twice on the table
result.
For each special quality, spell-
like ability or special attack that
the target gains through this ritual,
there is a 10% chance of a degen-
erative transformation. A target
that degenerates must make a For-
titude save (DC 18) or die. If the
subject survives, the degenera-
tive transformation reduces its
Intelligence and Charisma by 6,
but never so that either statistic is
reduced to less than 1. In addition
a degenerate creature will have a
tendency toward berserk violence.
In combat or when otherwise
under stress, the degenerate crea-
ture must make a Will save (DC
15) or attack the nearest crea-
ture. This rage lasts until the
creature is dead or incapacitated.
Material Components: Al-
chemical ingredients worth5,OOO
gp, and 8 oz. of Kadums blood
XP Cost: 1,000 xp per caster
Arms of the Mother
You and oneperson/four levels
entera healingsleep within the
earth.
Conjuration (Healing)
Level: Drd 3
Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: 1 minute
Range: Touch
Target: You, plus one willing persodfour lev-
els within a 20-foot radius
Duration: 8 hours
Saving Throw: Reflex negates (harmless)
Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
D escn p t j on
into its embrace to enter her heal-
ingsleep?Thisspell, which issaid
to have first been granted to the
Grand Druid Tamarsis in return
for his guardianship over the
Grove of the Mother, allows a
druid to sink into the earth, en-
tering a stasis that allows him to
heal not only himself but his com-
panions as well.
Spell Effect
The druid creates a 20-foot
radius circle of stones on the
ground, and those who will enter
the slumber with him lie down
within the circle. Once the spell
is cast, all of them enter a deep,
dreamless state of unawareness as
the plants in the area slowly creep
up to cover them. Once they are
fully covered, the plants pull them
beneath the ground.
Those who are under the ef-
fects of this spell cannot be
awakened, or even found. It is as
though they have ceased to ex-
ist-even digging in the spot
where they sank will not find
them. Divinations performed to
find anyone affected by a m of
themother reveal nothing, unless
the magician is of higher level
than the druid who cast the spell.
Even then, the results of the divi-
nation reveal only vague areas
rather than precise information.
As the targets of the spell
enter the ground, the druid and
any other divine spellcasters who
revere Denev (such as rangers
and adepts) immediately lose any
remaining spells. These spells are
converted into a pool of healing
dice. A spell is worth a number
of healing dice equal to its level;
cantrips are worth one-half a heal-
ing level. Healing then occurs,
with each healing die granting
Id8 hit points. Once a creature
has had all her hit points recov-
ered, ability score damage is
healed at arate of one per healing
the specialquality, spell-like abil- The druids of Denev know die.
ity and special attack tables that
are given to the target. The caster
chc)ostes the desired ability, and
that Scarn is the source of all life
and all healing. Indeed, did not
the Mother of All herself retreat
The druid who cast the spell
is healed first. Others are healed
in the following order: other dru-
ids, rangers, adepts, worshippers
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE LEGACY OF THE DEFEATED
of Denev, those with neutral
alignments and finally all others,
highest level first. If multiple di-
vine spellcasters are contributing
to the healing-level pool, they
are healed of any and all wounds
before any of their spell levels
enter the healing level in gen-
eral.
Those who are affected by
this spell awaken fully refreshed
and ready to prepare spells. Dru-
ids and other divine spellcasters
of Denev (such as rangers and
adepts) are permitted to prepare
spells while within the earth, al-
lowing them to emerge from the
earth with their full allotment of
spells. At the end of the spell, the
targets are released from the earth
just as they begin to awaken. The
caster is instantly awake, while
the others begin to waken nor-
mally.
Spell Eff ect
few blows impair; repeated uses
of the spell result in crippling
deformity.
Spell Effect
Feast of Worms
ld4+1 lard worms (see Creature
Colkction, page 123) directly onto
the spells target. The lard worms
are possessed ofanunhealthy taste
for the victims flesh and attack
immediately for the duration of
or heavy clothing will discover
Fleshhammer imbues a
weapon (always bludgeoning)
with the capacity for ability drain.
Each time a fleshhammering
victim must make a ~~~~~~~d~
the spell. Victims wearing armor
weapon strikes an opponent, the
that the inside Of save; failure indicates that he
it, thereby rendering its ~rotec-
permanently loses 1 point from a
tion useless. Note that the
random ability (roll l d4:
conjured worms attack another 1 =strength, 2 = ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,
creature only if it somehow pulls
3=constitution, 4=--harisma).
from their prey. Fatlings are im-
on a critical strike, the victim
munetoharmb~thefeastofwom loses 2 points instead of 1 on a
spell, as the lard worms happily failed save.
burrow into the folds of their flesh
Focus: The weapon used for
without damaging them.
the strike, which must be a mas-
Components: A bit
terwork bludgeoning weapon
inscribed with runes sacred to
of fat or a dead worm
Golthagga
Feast of Worms
Summons lard worms to attack
a victim within range
Conjuration (Summoning)
Level: Drd 2, SorIWi z 2
Components V, S, M
Casting Time: One action
Range: Medium (100 f t . +IO ft./level)
Target, Ef f ect or Area: One target
Duration: One round +one roundllevel
Saving Throw: None
Spell resistance: Yes
Description
The loathsome fatlings who
worship Gaurak are known to
host writhing hordes of lard
worms that feed upon the dis-
gusting remains that lie trapped
in the folds of their flesh. Long
ago one of the more enterprising
of the fatlings thought how much
more helpful their parasitic
friends would be if they could be
used to attack at a range. Fangs of
Gaurak adopted this spell once
they learned of its existence, and
its use is spreading all too rapidly.
Flesh h amm er
Enchants a bludgeoning Golthajns Jnsjght
weapon with the capacity for
random ability drain
Use a vermin, animal or beast
to sense the world.
Transmutation
Level: Drd 6, SodWi z 6
Components V, S, F, DF
Casting Ti me One action
Range.: Touch
Target: Weapon touched
Duration: One roundllevel
Saving Throw: Fortitude negates
Spell resistance: Yes
Description
Those who cross the Cult of
Reforged Flesh sometimes van-
ish, only to reappear as broken,
malformed shells of their former
selves. Such horrible changes can
be attributed only to this spell.
Calling on mighty Golthaggas
power to mold life itselfunder his
hammer, the druids of the cult are
able to enchant their own ham-
mers to remold their opponents
bodies in debilitating and gro-
tesque fashion. Under the strikes
of a fleshhammering weapon,
muscles grow weak and atrophied,
joints become stiff with bone
growths, internal organs weaken
and skin flows like soft wax. A
Divination
Level: Drd 2
Components V, S, M
Casting Time: One action
Range: Long (400f t . +40Ft.Il evel )
Targek One animal, beast or vermin
Duration: 1 hourllevel (D)
Saving Throw: Wi l l negates
Spell resistance: Yes
Description
This spell is favored by Re-
deemers of Golthain who have
blinded themselves. It is known
by few other druids, though some
priests of Denev have absorbed
knowledge of it from the Earth
Mother, who still retains some
traces of Golthains essence.
Spell Effect
The caster perceives the
world through the senses of any
creature within range that fails
its will save vs. this spell. Once
per round, as a free action, the
druidmay either switchherpoint
of perception from her own senses
to the creatures, or from the
creatures senses to her own.
THE DIVINE &THE DEFEATED
While sensing the world through
the targets senses, the druid is
oblivious to the world around
her. The druid gains all tactile,
auditory, visual, olfactory and
gustatory senses of the creature,
and all special sensing abilities
that the creature possessed. For
example, a druid that casts this
spell on a dire bat is able to use
the bats power ofblindsight when
perceiving the world through the
bats senses.
The spell is usually used in
conjunction with animal friend-
ship, unimal messenger, animal spy,
churni person or animal or other
spells that give the druid control
over a creatures actions.
Material Components: Rare
herbs worth 50 gp that are placed
on the tongue when the spell is
cast
Gormoths Torment
Sends waves ofpain through
an area.
Level: Tni e Ritual-Druid 8
Components: V, S, M, DF, XP
Casters Required: IO
Proxy: Yes: IO
Casting Time: Three days
Range: Long (400 Ft. +40 Ft./level)
Targd: Tsen square miles/level
Duration: One day
Saving Throw Fortitude
Spell resistance: No
Description
The darkest and most grue-
some true ritual of the Twisted,
Gortnoths Torment honors the
suffering the Writhing Lord has
experienced for centuries. The
Twisted use Gormoths Torment
to vent his agony upon others
and remind the world that his
followers still live. This is risky,
since it alerts those who mav be
by agonizing spasms, the writh-
ing victim takes nearly three days
to die, during which time the
druids draw the victims suffer-
ing into themselves and share in
it. TheTwistedglory in the pain,
and though they suffer, they ul-
timately survive its effects. The
ritual sends out a writhing agony
to all humanoids in the affected
area, giving them a taste of
Gormoths unending agony.
Spell Effect
Within the affected area, all
humanoids must make a Forti-
tude save. Failing the roll results
in a -3 to all rolls for the duration
ofthe spell.. Any humanoids that
enter the affected area during
the spell must make a Fortitude
save or suffer the consequences.
Material Components: The
sacrifice of a humanoid through
a prolonged, painful death-
preferably a human, elf or dwarf,
but another race will do if neces-
sary.
XP Cost: 2,000 XP each
caster
Greater Rtual of
Red empt j on
Allows a Redeemer of Golthain
to access 5th- and 6th-level
druid spells
Level: True Ritual-Drd 3
Casters Required: Five
Casting Time: 4 hours
Description
This ritual is very similar to
the standard ritual of redemption,
except that the greater ritual is
almost always cast in a sacred
cavern that has been dedicated
to the blinded titan who spent
his life in darkness.
seeking to destroy the Twisied,
but it talsoputs thosefoes at riskof
Gormoths Torment.
A victim is brought to the
center of the circle, staked to the
ground and forced to drink a slow-
acting, lethal poison. Wracked
Spell Effect
The greater ritual allows the
target druid to gain access to
5th- and 6th-level druid spells.
The target druid must have un-
dergone the Ritual of Redemption
and must have heard one thou-
sand additional god worshippers
speak their forgiveness for
Golthain. Petitions, self-mutila-
tion, self-flagellation and
self-inflicted blindness/deafness
can all substitute for forgivers as
per Ritual of Redemption. The
greater ritual is otherwise the same
as the standard ritual, except as
mentioned above and that a larger
number of black goats must be
sacrificed.
Material Components: Herbs,
black dirt and five black goats,
which are sacrificed during the
ritual
Divine Focus: As per Ritual of
Redemption
Oakenbla d e
You create a blade out of life-
Jilled oak.
Conjuration (Creation)
Level: Drd 2, Rgr 2
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: One action
Range: Personal
Effect: A scimitar-shaped blade of wood
Duration: 1 minute/level (D)
Saving Throw None
Spell resistance: No
Description
This spell was created to al-
low the druids of Denev to always
have a weapon at hand that does
not threaten the sanctity of the
forest the way flame blade might.
Best known for its use by the
wood-elven J ordeh, this spell cre-
ates a blade of oak that pulses
with the energies of life itself.
Indeed, it ignores those materials
that were never alive, passing
through them as though they did
not exist. Undead are highly vul-
nerable to the pulse of life energy
in the blade as well.
Spell Effect
This blade is treated as a
scimitar, inflicting l d6 +1/2
caster levels (maximum +5) in
addition to damage bonuses from
Strength. This weapon gains a
+2 sacred bonus to strike undead,
and its level-based bonus to dam-
age is doubled against those
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE LECACV OF THE DEFEATED
creatures. The oakenblade ig-
nores all metal armor and shields
for the purposes of striking.
Material Components: An
oak twig, used to draw a drop of
blood during the spellcasting
Ritual of Redemption
Allows a Redeemer of Golthain
to access 3rd- and 4th-level
druidspells
Level: True Ritual-Drd 1
Components: V, S, M, DF
Casters Required: Three
Proxy: No
Casting Time: 2 hours
Range: Touch
Target: One druid of Golthain
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: Will negates (harmless)
Spell resistance: Yes (harmless)
Descnptjon
This spell is cast when a Re-
deemer of Gol thai n has
undergone sufficient penance on
the titans behalf. By means of
this ritual, the target druid be-
comes able to perceive aspects of
Golthain in the Earth Mother,
and thus can access more power-
ful magic. The druid undertaking
this ritual will have heard hun-
dreds of people speak sincere
words of forgiveness for Golthain.
Redeemers of Golthain call this
the witnessing of mortal grace,
but mutilation, self-flagellation
and self-inflicted blindness or
deafness can all substitute for this
witnessing (see spell effect, be-
low).
Spell Effect
The target of the ritual gains
access to3rd- and 4th-leveldruid
spells. The target must be a
Golthain-worshipping druid and
must also be one of the casters of
the ritual. When the ritual is
begun, the casters all join hands.
The target then speaks of the
forgiveness he has heard and the
penance he has undergone. For
the ritual to be successful, the
target must have heard five hun-
dred god-worshipping creatures,
each with an Intelligence and
Wisdom of at least 3, speak words
of forgiveness for Golthain with
complete sincerity.
The target druid may substi-
tute acts of penitence of some of
these five hundred forgivers. If
the target druid mutilates him-
self, this counts as one hundred
forgivers, but the required muti-
lation must involve scarring or
other painful acts, resulting in a
permanent -2 to the casters Cha-
risma.
The druid may also have cho-
sen the penitence of
self-flagellation. Such a druid
must have spent at least one year
as a flagellant, inflicting at least
ld4 hit points upon himself ev-
ery day. Each year spent as a
flagellant counts as one hundred
forgivers. Finally, the target druid
may have undergone the peni-
tence of self-inflicted blindness
and/or self-inflicted deafness.
Each of these acts counts as 250
forgivers.
Material Components: Herbs,
black dirt and a black goat that is
sacrificed during the ritual
Divine Focus: A sanctified
sacrificial sickle for the killing of
the goat. A cat of nine tails is
required if the target is a flagel-
lant, and the petition is required
if the target is a petitioner.
Soul Bli gh t
Wastingdisease kills and
creates a spirit of theplague.
Transmutation
Level: Dr d 7
Components V, S, M, F
Casting Time: One action
Range: Touch
Target: Single person
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Thr ow Fortitude negates
Sp l l resistance: Yes
Descriptjon
When the titans realized the
power the gods derived fromtheir
followers, many titans tried neutral-
izing this base. Chem eliminated en-
emies while blighting their dead souls
so thegods could not use them fur-
ther.
Spell Effect
Anyone affected by soul blight is
afflicted by a fever and a wasting
disease that runs its come within a
halfhour.Thevictimsbodycrumbles
into ruin as the person dies, but the
effects do not end. After death, the
victims soul isassaulted by disease,
corrupting it (even a soul as pure as a
paladins) into a spirit of the plague,
which rises fromthe ruin of its body
withinaday.Rmmseorhealcan
overcome soul &&.
Material Components: The
hand of a plague carrier usedto touch
a victim
Alters two fundamentalaspects
of a single creature
Level: True Ritual -Drd 4
Components: V, 5, M, DF, XP
Casters Required: Three
Proxy: Yes: Ten druids per caster
Casting Time: One day
Range: Touch
Target: One creature
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Thr ow Will negates
Spell resistance: Yes
Descrjption
After the Writhing Lord was
sundered and the titans defeated,
the few surviving Twisted went
into hiding. With Gormoths
magic weakened, the Twisteds
rituals were less potent and more
subtle in effect. Where once the
titans magic warped his play-
things, now the Twisting changed
two related aspects of a creature,
to render it, willing or not, more
subject to the influence of the
Twisted, andmore useful to them.
The Rite of Mindless
Strength strengthens the bestial
nature at the core of a creature,
making that creature more physi-
cally powerful, and at the same
time, more unthinking. The Rite
of Rash Quickness renders a crea-
THE DIVINE &T HE DEFEATED
ture imoredexterous and less wise,
while the Rite of Ugly Vigor
makes a creature healthier and
less appealing. The Twisted find
thest: alterations well suited for
their purposes. These changes are
permanent.
SpeKEffect
:Rite of Mindless Strength:
Increases creatures strength by 2
and decreases intelligence by 3.
Strength and intelligence modi-
fiers are correspondingly adjusted.
The creature so altered is quick
to anger.
Rite of Rash Quickness: In-
creases creatures dexterity by 2 and
decreases wdom by 3. Dexterity
andwisdommodifiersarerecorrespond-
ingly adjusted. Thecreature so altered
is rash in action.
Rite of Ugly Vigor: Increases
creatures constitution by 2 and
decreases charisma by 3. Consti-
tution and charisma modifiers are
correspondingly adjusted. The
creature so altered is stubborn
when having decided upon a
course of action.
MaterialComponents: A flask
of blood from the creature to un-
dergo the Twisting
XP Cost: 500 XP each caster
Magjcltems
Forgjnlg Shard (minor artjfact)
Description: The shards of Golthagg$s hammer and
tongs !havebeen scattered far and wid-uch wasthe forceof
the blowsexchanged in his final duel with Corean. Many
prtqxctors or wanderers have found theseinnocuous shards of
coal-black metal, as small as a h e r or as largeas a fist, and
thought little of them. However, the forging shards still retain a
great prtion of Golthaggas power.
Powers: The bearer of afurgingshd receives its powers
so long as the shard touches his flesh. Those wearing a s hd
of the Tongs receive fire resistance 5; those bearing a shard
of the Hammer receive a +2 profane bonus to their Strength.
Further, if two forgeshds that share a common break are
placed together, they will fuseinto a larger shard, liketwo
pul e pieces becoming one.
Plague Coffer (minor artjfact)
Description: Plagtlecoffas are created fromthe flesh
and boneof Chems body. Pieces of the titan were initially
stored in metal coffers in case the scraps might someday
resumxt the titan. Instead, plague insects grew inside these
containers. Now, plaguecoffers are harbingers of disease,
allowing the reconstitutd vermin to continue Chems
bidding.
Fowers: Plaguecofms contain a portion of Chem,
upon ,which thousands of insects grow. When opened, a
phgw coffa releases a swarmof Chems children (see
Crmire Colkction II , page 38) under the openers control.
A coffer releases a swarmtwice a day, but 6 hours must pass
betweenopeningssotheinsectscanregenerate. Ifthecoffer
isopened more often, the larvae die, and it cannot be
reopened for at least 12 hours. The wielder moves and
directs the swarm, but the insects never travel more than
500 yards fromthe coffer. Anyone bitten by the swarm
suffers stinging red blisters and can spread the Chems
disease.
The wielder muststand within the swarm and suffers2d6
damageeachround andriskscontmcting disease. Chems servants,
leprs andplaguecarriers themselves havelittle to fear, but others
takea horriblerisk.
Cherns disease: Fortitude save (E 16), incubation
period one day; damage ld6 temporary Constitution. The
victimmust succeed at another saving throw or 1 point of
temporary damage is permanently drained. The victim
must behealed magically.
Sjgjls of Mesos (mjnor artjfact)
Description: What no one outsidethe Cult of Sorcery
knowsis that Mesos wasnot totally destroyed by the gods. A
portion of his body survived, altered by the magical energies
unleashed by hi s destruction. The pieces that survived were
magically transformed into hexagonal stones, the sizeof a human
hand, and flung across the surfaceof Scam.
Asigilcanbeidentifiedbytheuniqueengravingetched
into its surface. These show a six-armed humanoid casting
spells, wreathed in verdant light, with lightning striking all
around. They are pnzed as exquisite artworks, but to the
initiated, they hold a muchgreaterpower, one that allows an
arcane spellcaster to greatly augment his power. The Cult of
Sorcerybelievesthataboutfourscoresigilsexist.Todate,five
have been recovered by the cult, and rumors tell of another
three having surfaced in the past two years. The cult is
actively seekmg verification of these rumors.
Any arcane devourers or members of the Cult of
Sorcery who discover a wielder of a Sigil ofMesos will do
anything within their power to obtain it (buy, trade,
steal, kill; GMs discretion) so that they may try to bring
its master back to life.
Powers: By itself, a Sigil of Mesos has no magical
benefits. However, when a sigil comes into contact
with a weapon, armor or a shield, a number of things
can happen.
Weapon: If the sigil touches any nonmagical weapon, it
instantly bonds to the weapon, melting and graftmg to it. The
weaponthen gains a +2 magical enhancement bonus (+4 vs.
Divineraces) and gains the toughness of adamantitefor purposes
of durability and itemsaves.
The Sigil of Mesos grants its wielder the ability to a t
one 1st-level offensive spell, fromany shad, three times
per day as if he were an 8th-level sorcerer. This ability lasts
for as long as the weapon is in the wielders possession. If the
wielderisawimdorsandtheweaponisnotonethat
she is proficient with, the Szgil of Mesos instantly gives her
proficiency with the weapon.
Shield: Should the sigil bond to a nonmagical shield,
it melts into the shield, etching itself on the shield face
much likea coat of arms. The shield gains a +1 magical
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE LEGACY OF THE DEFEATED
enhancement bonus and becomes weightless. The sigil
grants the bearer of the shield the ability to block all missile
attacks, including magic missile. The bearer adds the AC of
the shield plus 10 to determine AC for blocking magic
missile. The caster must then make an attack roll that beats
the target's AC for the spell to hit. The sigil grants a +3 to
AC vs. ordinary missileattacks as well.
Wizards and sorcerers who posses a sigil-en-
hanced shield suffer no chance of arcane spell failure
while bearing it. The shield also allows a spellcaster
the ability to cast minor globeof invulnerability at 12th
level once per week.
Armor: If the sigil is bonded to nomagical armor, it
manifests itself as an etching on the chest piece of the armor.
The armor gains a +2 magical enhancement bonus and
becomes weightless. Sigil-enhanced armor allows its wearer
to add the AC of the mor into any saving throws against
spells or spell-like effects.
Wizards and sorcerers receive the above benefits as
well as the ability to cast spells in armor with no chance of
arcane spell failure. The mor also allows the spellcaster to
complete a spell being cast, even if he was damaged while
in the process of casting.
Mesos' Wrath: Wizards and sorcerers gain one addi-
tionalbenefit fiomaSigilofMesos.Whenthe sigilbondswith
anitemin a wizard's or sorcerer's possession, she gains the
supernatural ability to rob another spellcaster of his spells.
The sigil's wielder makes a touch attack against any target
spellcaster, and that target must make a Will save(DC 24)
or bestageredandunable tocast spellsfor Id6rounds.While
the targeted spellcaster is st agger ed the bearer of a Sigil of
Mesos may cast one unused spell fromthe target's daily spell
list once per round as a freeaction. In other words, the sigil's
bearer can cast her own spell as well as a spell stolen fromthe
target. The stolen spell is cast as though the staggered
spellcaster had cast it for purposes of determining its caster
level and saveDC. When the target recovers, he regains the
ability to usehis spells, but any spells stolen by the sigil's
power are lost for the day.
Weight: +lb. (weightless once bonded)
Tooth of Gaurak (minor wondrous item)
Description: Devout followers of Gaurak with a
mind strong enough to let them think about anything
other than their own stomach often cany a symbol of their
fallen god. Some of the most highly valued symbols are
carved fromactual pieces of the titan's fangs. A few have
even been enchanted to inspire the gluttony fromwhich
they sprang-
Powers: Once per day the holder of a tooth of Gaurak
canactivate it. Everyonewithina30-foot radiusother than
the holder of the item isaffected as by a gluttony spell. The
tooth is cursed so that if the being who activates it is not a
worshipper of G a d , then the &-tony affects her as well.
The tooth of Guurak does not count toward the space
required to hold other items.
Caster Level: 7th
Prerequisites: Craft Wondrous Item, gluttony
Market Price: 22,400 gp
Cost to Create: 11,200 gp +896 XP
Weight: -
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C HA M P I ONSOF T HE SCARRED L A NDS
AN WCERPT F R O M THE U P C OM I ON C
SCARRED L A NDS A N T H O L O W
from Three Dreams of Belsameth
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by J ames Stewart
Even after 150 years sitting in the darkness of his ruined
temple, I cannot remember the name of my dead god. I t used to
slip gladly from my lips each morning as the first rays of the sun
shone in through the east windows and woke me. Now my
people call him That Which Abides because wecannot remem-
ber calling him anything else. His destruction isso complete that
even his divine name has been erased. Not even his most loyal
priests can resurrect a memory of what wecalled him. But it feels
like my own fault, like I have lost the name of my father. I awake
each morning and feel like Iveleft something undone. Then I
despair. Its a sorry thing to forget the name of your own god.
Vladawen? Are you still i n here, Vladawen?
Someone calls to me from the darkness. The voice
seems familiar. One of my own kind, elvish. A female voice.
And a female shape, a red heat in the darkness.
I think its my wife.
Avlana?
Will you be leaving the ruins of your mighty temple
today, great Titanslayer? Isnt 150 years long enough to sulk
in the dark?
The temple is as splendid as it ever was.
Its an illusion, Vladawen. Your temples blasted and
Id forgotten.
Avlana throws a rude heat gesture. Even in the dark, the
exaggerated motion of her hand is plain to me. She threw it the
last time she was here, or the time before. She seems upset.
Have you also forgotten that were forsaken?Theres no
time for this misery, Vladawen. You wont live forever.
I dont want to live forever.
Your mother could have sewn two coats in the time
Mothers dead.
Avlana throws the heat gesture for surrender. She
turns toward the door of the temple, takes a few steps, then
ruined like everything else in Termana.
youve spent here.
stops. Wi th my darkvision, I see her reach toward some-
thing near her belt. In her hands are two cold blue spheres.
She drops them on the floor. As they fall, they leave
cerulean tracers in the darkness.
Heres your food.
Looking to the door and back to the altar on which I
sit, Avlana waits, like she expects me to say something. Like
I have anything left to say to her or anyone else.
By the way, Vladawen, Ive been sleeping with Arimel
for the last sixty years. Were getting married.
Really. How many of those deformed wretches have
you squeezed out for him? Do you steal away to human towns
and swap them with human babies?
At least Im doing something to preserve our people.
What are you doing, Titanslayer? Youre waiting to die.
Havent I done enough?
Destroyed a titan, lost a god. I realize now that what
my father said is true: Youre far better at destroying things
than revering them.
I bolt off the altar onto my feet. I see Avlanas body explode
with heat, turning from a dull red to the bright orange of fear as
I streak toward her in the blackness. My knuckles meet her brow
and she falls to the ground. She curls into a ball. A scream
catches in Avlanas throat, a stifled choking sound in the dark.
Cool blue rivulets wash down her face.
No matter how hard you hit me, Vladawen, what I say
istrue. Youve destroyed everything, including yourself.
Avlanas fingers splay across the floor. She lifts herself up
into a sitting position. She cradles her head. She regains her
voice. No scream, just a jagged sobbing. I kneel down and
extend a hand toward her face. She bats it away.
I should kill you for saying such a thing to me. But youre
right, I whisper. She looks up at me. Ive been here too long.
Ive lost too many years. I t is time for me to redeem myself. Get
up now. Bring me my weapons and my boots.
C H A bt P I ON 50F T H E SCARRED L A ND5
Avlana stands and walks toward the entrance to the
temple.. She opens the inner doors. She walks to the outer
door, turns the key and throws it wide. I see the sun for the
first time in 150 years. Now its my turn to cry.
You want your weapons, Vladawen? Come out of the
darkness and get them.
The sun floats low and orange at the edge of dusk. The
light blinds meand I almost let slip the name of god but I
stammer with uncertainty. Termana was once his land. I
blink and, as though the last 150 years never passed, the
land oi That Which Abides lies before me.
Termana looks just like I remember it. Just like the days
before1-heDivine War. The temple of That Which Abide+
the home temple of myorder, the host of our peoples rituals
for a thousand years-has lost none of its majesty. Around the
steeple, lines of silver swirl in intricate spirals finer than
fingerprints. The windows, thirty feet tall and three feet thick,
depict the history of my people. That Which Abides, first
among the gods, selecting the elves fromall of the races to be
his champion and the keeper of his ways. J dlian, the First King,
returnung fromthe hunt with the hide ofTanils Fox. Hezrathe
Eunucti feeding Denev the Fruit of Winter. The league of
elvenkmd emerging triumphant fromthe war with the Saints
of Black Jillians ghost returning the Amphitheater to sing the
Song one last time, in the presence of Belsameth, goddess of
the darkness, and her daughter Drendari, goddess of.. . I forget.
But the temple lacks one window in particular, and this
omission makes the rest of the story nothing more than a lie.
There IS no depiction of the titan Chern laying waste to
That Which Abides. There isno depiction of the moment
our race wasforsaken; of the moment gods name was lost.
The glory of Termana is nothing morethan an elaborate
illusion; a closed coffin at the funeral to makeus forget that
what lies beneath isrotten and will soon bedust. Fakeopulence
conceals crumbling ruins. To seethe windows of the temple as
they truly are isto seea zigzaggingmessof boards covering the
holes uhere my kinds greatest art once stood. Half of the
structures in Termana, intricate in their detail and sturdy
beyond the limits of their stylish construction, are unfit for
habitation. Even those buildings that survived the Divine War
mostly intact still show hints of their ruin-a draft noticed in
the night or a rain of shingles and rafters when a stormblows
through. All of Termanas lies have such inconsistencies.
As 1 walk through thestreets, my forsaken brothers and
sisters stare at me as though Imthe most majestic of all of
Termanas illusions. They look at me like some legend that
just \tepped out of its stain-glassed world. I avoid their gazes
and walk with a solemn purpose, aloof, my posture telling
the lie I hat I amthe Vladawen they once knew.
Mil former home offers no false faces to the world. Even
before Hleftformy mourning, I refused thewizardsillusions.
Most of the second floor lies in charred tatters. Only a few
support beams, splintered and burned, remain of my parents
chambers. The first floor remains inhabitable, but the
inscriptions that my great-grandfather and great-great-grand-
father spent 3,000 years carving into the rock are worn and
unreadable. What remains of myhouse would seemdull and
unadorned even in a human settlement.
When I enter my ancestral home, Armiel-who I have
known since birth and expected to know until That Which
Abides called the last dance-sits at my table. He is not my
ancestor. Armiel looks likehe doesnt know whether to hug me
or dashmy brainsout witharock.He takes threestepsoverto the
doorway fromthe foyer to the dinner hall. He grvesa falsesmile
Vladawen. Youreback.
Get mea drink.
Neither of us saysanother worduntd long after the sun has
set. Armiel backsawayfrommetoward the kitchen, never taking
his eyesoff myhands. He busies himself prepanng mea mixture
of aleand ganjus tincture. Hefinds other jobs to distract him
while I drink. Hetakes hurried steps to the other sideof mytable
and picks up a book, closes it, and puts it ona shelf. He stokes the
fire. Hetakes his plates and flagon to the kitchen. Hedisappears
upthe stairs. I hear himarguing with Avlana. Hereturns a few
minutes later, his false smilea little worn at the edges.
Avlanas not feeling well, Vlad. She needs to sleep a
little.. .
I dont care Armiel. I really dont. Lets talk about
That Which Abides.
Hes gone. Dead. Broken.
I can fix that.
No, you cant. Hes gone, Vladawen. No one observes the
old rituals. Even I can no longer bear to honor him. I feel almost
embarrassed after.. . after wefailed him. The favor of That
Which Abides isuseless. All but the simplest of his blessings fail
me. Yesterday I rebuked the ghost of a pit bull that haunted the
mill, butmywoundsweresosevere that1 had tosee the physician
afternard. When wasthe last time youinvoked his aid?
Not since that day. Not one little spell. Not one.fo
Nothing? Are even the first lessons of the temple lost
Numb.
That Which Abides used to beso generous with us.
And there will be again.
Vladawen, the darkness has driven you mad.
Armiel grabs my glass and finishes the rest of my drink.
Though the night is cool and dark, he sweats like a field
hand. He turns away frommeand stares into the fire. How
could YOU possibly do it, Vlad7
Begin in Ghelspad. Talk to our kin on Uria or Vera-
Tre. Ill need my weapons.
Some of the years during your sequester werehard
years, Vlad. Most of them. We sold both weapons.
TO whom?
A black-haired stranger. A human woman. Pretty
What about my boots?
Sold those too.
Armiel resumes his nervous fidget, as though I would
allow him to steal my wifebut not myboots.
Be calm, Armiel. I will reclaimthem later. Its more
important that I leave tonight, immediately, before I decide
to lock myself in the temple once more.
to you? It must feel.. .
There used to beSO many temples in Termana.. . .
sure she was human. But that was fifty years ago.
Take mewith you.
NO. But Ill take your boat.
CONTI NUED I N
CHAMPIONS OF THE SCARRD LANDS.
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